Passaic City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,195 students in Passaic City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Passaic City School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Passaic City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 58% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.72
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
191 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
11,471 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
33%
# Black Students
379 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
91 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
1%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,045
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
792
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
750
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
758
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
768
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
790
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
797
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
804
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
852
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
998
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
906
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
906
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
877
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
733
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
419
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,513 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,885 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Passaic City School District?
Passaic City School District manages 20 public schools serving 12,195 students.
What is the rank of Passaic City School District?
Passaic City School District is ranked #583 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Passaic City School District?
94% of Passaic City School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Passaic City School District?
Passaic City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Passaic City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,885 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 20 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,195 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 58% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
