Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dr. Paul Rafalides School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Dr. Paul Rafalides School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Paul Rafalides School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dr. Paul Rafalides School is ranked #1556 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
364 students attend Dr. Paul Rafalides School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Dr. Paul Rafalides School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Paul Rafalides School offer ?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Dr. Paul Rafalides School part of?
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