School 28

Public PK, KG-8

 200 Presidential Boulevard
       Paterson, NJ  07522


(973) 321-0280

District: Paterson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,579 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.2%
African American:
23.8%
Asian:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Compare Details School 28 ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Paterson Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details School 28 ranks better than 96.8% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Student population at School 28 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.2%), African American (23.8%), Asian (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School 28 is 14.4. 19 elementary schools in the Paterson Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at School 28 is $9,579, which is the 13th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Paterson Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

School 28:

SchoolDigger ranks School 28 1st of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See School 28 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks School 28 24th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See School 28 in the ranking list.)

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Paterson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson Public School District 573rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for School 28

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Rank History for all elementary school students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.42 1191st 1204 1.1%
2004 0.06 1298th 1298 0.0%
2005 0.72 1287th 1303 1.2%
2006 0.23 1307th 1314 0.5%
2007 0.29 1325th 1329 0.3%
2008 0.52 1330th 1338 0.6%
2009 0.64 1337th 1346 0.7%
2010 0.49 1351st 1354 0.2%
2011 0.43 1355th 1360 0.4%
2012 0.62 1354th 1363 0.7%
2013 4.01 1310th 1367 4.2%
2014 72.47 423rd 1363 69.0%
2015 99.22 1st 1357 99.9%
2016 98.84 1st 1346 99.9%
2017 97.79 2nd 1352 99.9%
2018 98.13 1st 1353 99.9%
2019 98.61 1st 1360 99.9%
2021 98.77 3rd 1317 99.8%
2022 99.20 1st 1345 99.9%
2023 98.87 1st 1342 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.96 1st 942 99.9%
2019 99.97 2nd 948 99.8%
2021 99.99 1st 839 99.9%
2022 99.99 1st 863 99.9%
2023 99.99 1st 910 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.27 3rd 1333 99.8%
2019 97.37 2nd 1331 99.8%
2021 98.37 4th 1290 99.7%
2022 98.85 1st 1326 99.9%
2023 97.54 2nd 1318 99.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.63 1st 1334 99.9%
2019 98.87 1st 1335 99.9%
2021 97.63 6th 1297 99.5%
2022 99.01 1st 1324 99.9%
2023 98.95 1st 1315 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.47 6th 370 98.4%
2019 92.33 1st 370 99.7%
2021 84.51 25th 339 92.6%
2022 88.71 7th 348 98.0%
2023 87.98 10th 346 97.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.79 3rd 517 99.4%
2019 99.98 1st 522 99.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.83 1st 870 99.9%
2019 99.85 1st 899 99.9%
2021 99.94 2nd 896 99.8%
2022 99.97 1st 953 99.9%
2023 99.82 3rd 982 99.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for School 28

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Rank History for all middle school students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 91.01 3rd 717 99.6%
2015 93.24 12th 713 98.3%
2016 86.88 42nd 713 94.1%
2017 92.14 15th 712 97.9%
2018 88.94 28th 716 96.1%
2019 91.91 21st 745 97.2%
2021 98.73 2nd 652 99.7%
2022 92.48 31st 745 95.8%
2023 92.25 24th 748 96.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.95 1st 522 99.8%
2019 99.87 3rd 541 99.4%
2021 99.99 1st 467 99.8%
2022 99.99 1st 549 99.8%
2023 99.99 1st 568 99.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.43 3rd 680 99.6%
2019 95.47 4th 703 99.4%
2021 98.60 3rd 625 99.5%
2022 98.12 4th 726 99.4%
2023 98.15 5th 720 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.40 1st 675 99.9%
2019 98.72 2nd 697 99.7%
2021 98.18 2nd 635 99.7%
2022 99.47 1st 730 99.9%
2023 99.43 2nd 718 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.57 1st 200 99.5%
2019 90.10 2nd 199 99.0%
2021 87.84 8th 147 94.6%
2023 88.74 6th 201 97.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at School 28

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.43 2nd 504 99.6%
2019 99.53 2nd 524 99.6%
2021 99.90 1st 480 99.8%
2022 99.93 1st 591 99.8%
2023 99.79 2nd 587 99.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for School 28

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 8 662 4 106 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1989 9 606 6 107 5 n/a n/a 0 733
1990 3 588 11 106 7 n/a n/a 0 715
1991 5 606 10 103 2 n/a n/a 0 726
1992 3 589 8 85 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1993 2 550 5 90 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1994 2 589 4 93 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1995 4 588 5 105 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1996 4 588 5 105 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1998 3 569 5 92 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1999 1 508 9 101 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 6 424 9 88 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 13 386 0 99 6 n/a n/a 0 504
2002 9 382 7 124 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 9 382 7 124 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 10 393 6 113 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 5 379 7 102 6 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 6 355 6 118 2 n/a n/a 0 487
2007 9 345 7 118 2 n/a n/a 0 481
2008 13 332 7 135 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 8 310 6 168 1 0 0 0 493
2010 10 285 9 182 2 0 0 0 488
2011 10 298 8 207 2 0 0 0 525
2012 8 271 5 188 1 0 1 0 474
2013 8 132 2 103 3 0 0 0 248
2014 9 168 1 118 1 0 0 0 297
2015 18 171 24 302 2 0 8 0 525
2016 16 147 31 281 1 0 16 0 492
2017 27 142 34 285 0 0 0 0 488
2018 24 158 63 261 0 0 0 0 506
2019 22 165 60 258 0 0 0 0 505
2020 23 125 64 257 0 0 0 0 469
2021 31 114 61 260 0 0 0 0 466
2022 30 119 60 243 0 0 0 0 452
2023 34 115 61 272 0 0 2 0 484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School 28

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 780 52.0 15.0 n/a
1989 733 51.0 14.3 n/a
1990 715 50.0 14.3 80.7
1991 726 51.0 14.2 83.7
1992 685 51.0 13.4 89.8
1993 648 52.0 12.5 87.7
1994 688 50.0 13.8 94.5
1995 702 49.0 14.3 90.2
1996 702 49.0 14.3 90.2
1998 669 45.0 14.9 93.7
1999 619 45.0 13.8 89.5
2000 528 48.0 11.0 97.2
2001 504 48.3 10.4 83.5
2002 523 55.0 9.5 93.3
2003 523 55.0 9.5 93.3
2004 523 54.0 9.7 66.3
2005 499 49.0 10.2 n/a
2006 487 55.0 8.9 82.3
2007 481 48.0 10.0 81.5
2008 488 32.0 15.3 86.5
2009 493 53.9 7.7 96.6
2010 488 34.0 14.3 95.1
2011 525 33.0 15.9 95.8
2012 474 30.3 15.6 92
2013 248 36.0 6.8 94
2014 297 42.0 7.0 83.8
2015 525 46.0 11.4 7.2
2016 492 43.0 11.4 73.6
2017 488 43.0 11.3 82.6
2018 506 41.0 12.3 82.8
2019 505 39.0 12.9 65.1
2020 469 39.0 12.0 65
2021 466 41.5 11.2 58.2
2022 452 35.5 12.7 62.8
2023 484 33.5 14.4 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School 28

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 780 52.0 15.0 n/a
1989 733 51.0 14.3 n/a
1990 715 50.0 14.3 80.7
1991 726 51.0 14.2 83.7
1992 685 51.0 13.4 89.8
1993 648 52.0 12.5 87.7
1994 688 50.0 13.8 94.5
1995 702 49.0 14.3 90.2
1996 702 49.0 14.3 90.2
1998 669 45.0 14.9 93.7
1999 619 45.0 13.8 89.5
2000 528 48.0 11.0 97.2
2001 504 48.3 10.4 83.5
2002 523 55.0 9.5 93.3
2003 523 55.0 9.5 93.3
2004 523 54.0 9.7 66.3
2005 499 49.0 10.2 n/a
2006 487 55.0 8.9 82.3
2007 481 48.0 10.0 81.5
2008 488 32.0 15.3 86.5
2009 493 53.9 7.7 96.6
2010 488 34.0 14.3 95.1
2011 525 33.0 15.9 95.8
2012 474 30.3 15.6 92
2013 248 36.0 6.8 94
2014 297 42.0 7.0 83.8
2015 525 46.0 11.4 7.2
2016 492 43.0 11.4 73.6
2017 488 43.0 11.3 82.6
2018 506 41.0 12.3 82.8
2019 505 39.0 12.9 65.1
2020 469 39.0 12.0 65
2021 466 41.5 11.2 58.2
2022 452 35.5 12.7 62.8
2023 484 33.5 14.4 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for School 28

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,579

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School 28

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 1342 Elementary schools
 0%
Ranks 21st of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 24th of 748 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School 28)100100
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)24.913.8
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (School 28)100100
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)27.615.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School 28)100100
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)32.721.2
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (School 28)100100
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)23.613
 10.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School 28)10097
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)32.724.9
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (School 28)100100
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)2112.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School 28)10093.9
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)3224
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (School 28)10093.9
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)17.310.1
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School 28)100100
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)3731
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (School 28)10094.1
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)16.811
 5.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (School 28)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School 28)100100
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)38.132.3
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Algebra I (School 28)10088.9
 11.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)59.733
 26.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (School 28)10094.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade Geometry (Paterson Public School District)10094.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (School 28)10094.8
 5.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)15.48.9
 6.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (School 28)10094.5
 5.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Paterson Public School District)2.920.6
 17.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505484
 4.2%
African American165115
 30.3%
American Indian00
Asian6061
 1.7%
Hispanic258272
 5.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2234
 54.5%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%77.5%
 12.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended School 28.

Students at School 28 are 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 13% Asian, 7% White.

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