Summary:
The 07502 zip code of Paterson, New Jersey is home to 3 elementary schools that are part of the Paterson Public School District, which is ranked 561 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the schools face significant challenges, School 19 stands out as the highest performing, earning 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
School 19 has the strongest academic performance, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 4th grade ELA, School 19 had 54.1% proficiency compared to the district's 27.3% and the state's 53.6%. However, all three schools have proficiency rates well below the state averages, particularly in mathematics, indicating significant learning gaps that need to be addressed.
Across the schools, chronic absenteeism rates are high at 14.9%, well above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve predominantly low-income communities, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 73.57% to 81.49%. Addressing attendance and engagement, as well as providing targeted support and resources for economically disadvantaged students, should be top priorities for these schools and the broader Paterson Public School District.
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