Autistic Continuum

540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Autistic Continuum ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in NJ)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Autistic Continuum's student population of 211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
211 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Autistic Continuum is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(20-21)
<50%
26%
(20-21)
<50%
47%
<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
42%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Autistic Continuum and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Autistic Continuum and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
38%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Autistic Continuum and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(10-11)
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Autistic Continuum and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Autistic Continuum?
The graduation rate of Autistic Continuum is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Autistic Continuum?
211 students attend Autistic Continuum.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Autistic Continuum students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Autistic Continuum?
Autistic Continuum has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Autistic Continuum offer ?
Autistic Continuum offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Autistic Continuum part of?
Autistic Continuum is part of Bergen County Special Services School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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