Serving 1,160 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Paterson 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 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 1,160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Paterson Arts And Science Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Paterson Arts And Science Charter School's student population of 1,160 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
Paterson 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 Paterson Arts And Science Charter School is 0.37, 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
#1859 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
77%
33%
Black
20%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
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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Paterson Arts And Science Charter School is ranked #1859 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Paterson Arts And Science Charter School often compared to?
Paterson Arts And Science Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paterson Charter School For Science/technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paterson Arts And Science Charter School?
The graduation rate of Paterson Arts And Science Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Paterson Arts And Science Charter School?
1,160 students attend Paterson Arts And Science Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Paterson Arts And Science Charter School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paterson Arts And Science Charter School?
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paterson Arts And Science Charter School offer ?
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Paterson Arts And Science Charter School part of?
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School is part of Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District.
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