Paterson Public 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 43 public schools serving 22,875 students in Paterson Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Paterson Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Paterson Public 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 83% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,352 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
15,970 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
33%
# Black Students
4,469 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
19%
15%
# White Students
1,042 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
5%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 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:
609
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
1,722
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,685
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,627
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,690
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,639
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,603
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,564
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,657
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,704
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,442
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,396
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,429
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,354
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
1,754
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 $32,347 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,637 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Paterson Public School District?
Paterson Public School District manages 43 public schools serving 22,875 students.
What is the rank of Paterson Public School District?
Paterson Public School District is ranked #601 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 Paterson Public School District?
70% of Paterson Public School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paterson Public School District?
Paterson Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Paterson Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,637 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 43 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 22,875 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
