Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-8, School 10 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 2% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 10's student population of 455 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
455 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
School 10 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 School 10 is 0.41, 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
#2198 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%

Hispanic
73%
34%

Black
24%
15%

White
1%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

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 School 10's ranking?
School 10 is ranked #2198 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 10?
455 students attend School 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of School 10 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 10?
School 10 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 10 offer ?
School 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is School 10 part of?
School 10 is part of Paterson Public School District.
School Reviews
1 10/9/2020
School 10 is the worse school anyone wants to go.The Principal only likes few of the teachers.the teachers are always yelling at the students.
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