Serving 1,664 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology 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 is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology's student population of 1,664 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology 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 Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is 0.51, 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
#1907 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
64%
34%
Black
28%
15%
White
7%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology's ranking?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is ranked #1907 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology?
The graduation rate of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology?
1,664 students attend Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology offer ?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology part of?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is part of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District.
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