Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum

540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, 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 36%). 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 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum's student population of 147 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
147 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum is 0.61, 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)
(14-15)
<50%
36%
(14-15)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
54%
34%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
30%
38%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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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 36% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum?
147 students attend Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum?
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum offer ?
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum part of?
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing 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: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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