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Paterson School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

33-35 Church Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Passaic County
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PH: (973) 321-0980

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Grades PK-12
24,950 students
38 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

67% (2007)

61% (2006)

62% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

70% (2006)

60% (2005)

52% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

56% (2007)

51% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

57% (2007)

53% (2006)

61% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

60% (2006)

60% (2005)

46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

69% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

46% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

55% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

41% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all elementary schools in this district

NJ ASK By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	67%
Female	72%
Male	62%
Black	67%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	29%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	69%
Black	64%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Non-economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	49%
Limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	55%
Black	48%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	35%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	56%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	57%
Female	65%
Male	49%
Black	51%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	18%
Limited English proficient	30%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	58%
Black	53%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Special education	30%
Limited English proficient	41%
Non-migrant	60%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	69%
Female	76%
Male	62%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	74%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	35%
Limited English proficient	37%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	57%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	65%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Special education	28%
Limited English proficient	43%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	42%
Black	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	72%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	9%
Non-migrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	54%
Black	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Other ethnicity	77%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Special education	33%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	57%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	55%
Female	61%
Male	49%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Other ethnicity	71%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	22%
Limited English proficient	16%
Non-migrant	55%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	43%
Male	39%
Black	34%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Other ethnicity	52%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	38%
Special education	16%
Limited English proficient	20%
Non-migrant	41%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science

45% (2007)

49% (2006)

48% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

46% (2007)

48% (2006)

46% (2005)

46% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

40% (2007)

35% (2006)

36% (2005)

38% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The GEPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all middle schools in this district

GEPA By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	45%
Black	40%
Asian	51%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	45%
Special education	22%
Limited English proficient	14%
Non-migrant	45%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	46%
Female	57%
Male	36%
Black	39%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	49%
Special education	13%
Limited English proficient	9%
Non-migrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	43%
Male	37%
Black	31%
Asian	55%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	40%
Special education	14%
Limited English proficient	14%
Non-migrant	40%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The GEPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science

31% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

56% (2007)

53% (2006)

54% (2005)

55% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

40% (2007)

46% (2006)

47% (2005)

40% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSPA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science	This District
All Students	31%
Female	26%
Male	37%
Black	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	45%
Other ethnicity	42%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	33%
Special education	10%
Limited English proficient	8%
Non-migrant	31%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	56%
Female	63%
Male	48%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Other ethnicity	61%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Special education	9%
Limited English proficient	10%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	39%
Male	41%
Black	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Other ethnicity	49%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	37%
Special education	2%
Limited English proficient	15%
Non-migrant	40%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	3%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	57%	19%
Black	35%	17%
White	5%	56%
Asian	3%	8%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Hawaiian Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	78%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$18,862	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	60%
Support services	19%	11%
Administration	7%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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