Serving 710 students in grades 2-8, Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 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 37% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20's student population of 710 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
94%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20's ranking?
Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 is ranked #882 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 often compared to?
Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20is often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20?
710 students attend Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20?
Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 offer ?
Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 part of?
Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 is part of Passaic City School District.
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