Serving 1,946 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Passaic Arts And Science Charter 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,946 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Passaic Arts And Science Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Passaic Arts And Science Charter School's student population of 1,946 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Students by Grade
Passaic Arts And Science Charter 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 Passaic Arts And Science Charter School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1695 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
83%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Passaic Arts And Science Charter School is ranked #1695 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Passaic Arts And Science Charter School?
The graduation rate of Passaic Arts And Science Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Passaic Arts And Science Charter School?
1,946 students attend Passaic Arts And Science Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Passaic Arts And Science Charter School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Passaic Arts And Science Charter School?
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Passaic Arts And Science Charter School offer ?
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Passaic Arts And Science Charter School part of?
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School is part of Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District.
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