Summary:
The 07501 zip code of Paterson, New Jersey is home to two middle schools: New Roberto Clemente and Young Men's Academy. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and face significant challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and low rankings compared to other middle schools in the Paterson Public School District.
New Roberto Clemente has very low proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas, with most scores well below the district and state averages. Young Men's Academy performs slightly better in some areas, such as 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, but still lags behind. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with 14.9% of students chronically absent at each school. The free/reduced lunch rates are also high, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.
The significant difference in spending per student between the two schools, with Young Men's Academy spending over $8,000 more per student than New Roberto Clemente, suggests potential funding disparities within the district. Both schools are ranked very low compared to other middle schools in New Jersey, with New Roberto Clemente ranking in the bottom 2% and Young Men's Academy ranking in the bottom 11%. These struggling schools face significant challenges in terms of student engagement, teacher quality, and overall school climate, and addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach.
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