Summary:
The 07513 zip code in Paterson, New Jersey is home to 3 elementary schools serving grades K-5: School 16, School 24, and Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Educational Complex. Unfortunately, the data shows these schools are all performing significantly below state and district averages on key metrics like test scores, chronic absenteeism, and school rankings.
On standardized tests, the proficiency rates for 3rd grade students in English Language Arts range from just 12.5% to 19.4% at these schools, compared to 22.3% for the Paterson Public School District and 44.9% statewide. Math proficiency is even lower, with rates between 6.3% and 16.9% versus 23.1% for the district and 49.8% statewide. Science proficiency is also very low, topping out at 8.3% for 5th graders. Chronic absenteeism rates, at 14.9%, are significantly higher than the state average of 12.6%.
These performance issues are reflected in the schools' rankings, with all 3 falling in the bottom 10% of New Jersey elementary schools. The Paterson district as a whole is ranked 561 out of 609 districts in the state. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, the data suggests additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to address the systemic challenges facing these underperforming institutions and improve educational opportunities for the community.
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