School 25 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
545 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
School 25 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)2%
10%
Hispanic
(21-22)69%
32%
Black
(21-22)9%
15%
White
(21-22)20%
40%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
65%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 25's ranking?
School 25 is ranked #1807 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 25?
545 students attend School 25.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of School 25 students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does School 25 offer ?
School 25 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is School 25 part of?
School 25 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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