Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Autistic 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 65% 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: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Autistic ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Autistic's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Autistic 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
40%
33%
Black
13%
15%
White
35%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
The graduation rate of Autistic is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Autistic?
201 students attend Autistic.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Autistic students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Autistic?
Autistic has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Autistic offer ?
Autistic offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Autistic part of?
Autistic is part of Bergen County Special Services School District.
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