Summary:
The 07055 zip code of Passaic, New Jersey is home to three middle schools, with one standout performer among them. Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 significantly outperforms the other two schools, Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 and Muhammad Ali School Number 23, in terms of test scores, statewide rankings, and other key metrics.
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 stands out as the top-performing school in the area, ranking in the top 35% of New Jersey middle schools. Its students achieve proficiency rates well above the district and state averages, with 81.6% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 36.8% for the district and 56.1% for the state. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and spends more per student than the other two schools.
In contrast, Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 and Muhammad Ali School Number 23 struggle, with test scores significantly below the district and state averages. The Passaic City School District as a whole is ranked 540 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating, indicating substantial room for improvement across the board. Addressing the systemic challenges facing the district, such as high poverty and chronic absenteeism rates, could be key to raising the performance of all schools in the area.
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