Norman S. Weir

152 College Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07505
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Norman S. Weir ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norman S. Weir ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Norman S. Weir's student population of 262 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
262 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Norman S. Weir 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 Norman S. Weir is 0.49, 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)
#1105 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norman S. Weir, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norman S. Weir and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norman S. Weir and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Norman S. Weir and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
33%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norman S. Weir and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
64%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Norman S. Weir and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Norman S. Weir and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Norman S. Weir and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Norman S. Weir 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
53%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norman S. Weir and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norman S. Weir and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norman S. Weir's ranking?
Norman S. Weir is ranked #1105 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Norman S. Weir often compared to?
Norman S. Weiris often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Hamilton Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Norman S. Weir?
262 students attend Norman S. Weir.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Norman S. Weir students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman S. Weir?
Norman S. Weir has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norman S. Weir offer ?
Norman S. Weir offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Norman S. Weir part of?
Norman S. Weir is part of Paterson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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