Summary:
The 07522 zip code area of Paterson, New Jersey is home to 3 elementary schools that are part of the Paterson Public School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 561 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating, one school in the area stands out as a high performer.
School 28 has consistently ranked in the top 1-2 elementary schools in the state over the past 3 school years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 100% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and Math, and 97.2% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA. In contrast, the other two schools, Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Junior School and School 12, have struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools statewide.
All 3 schools in the 07522 zip code area have high percentages of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, ranging from 68.53% to 75.27%, and chronic absenteeism rates of 14.9% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios are similar across the schools, suggesting the key factors driving the performance differences may lie in the schools' leadership, teaching quality, and other programmatic elements.
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