Serving 252 students in grades 9-12, Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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 and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts's student population of 252 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts 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 Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is 0.50, 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
#1979 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
60%
33%
Black
38%
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
52%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is ranked #1979 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts?
252 students attend Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts offer ?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts part of?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is part of Paterson Public School District.
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