Serving 160 students in grades 3-11, Newcomers 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-11
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2201 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
100%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcomers's ranking?
Newcomers is ranked #2201 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Newcomers?
160 students attend Newcomers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Newcomers students are Hispanic.
What grades does Newcomers offer ?
Newcomers offers enrollment in grades 3-11
What school district is Newcomers part of?
Newcomers is part of Paterson Public School District.
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