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Paterson Public School District
  • PATERSON, NJ

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grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade C
  4. College Prep
    grade C minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C minus
  6. Administration
    grade C minus
  7. Sports
    grade C+
  8. Food
    grade C minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade D+

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Paterson Public School District is a public school district located in PATERSON, NJ. It has 25,937 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 18% of students are at least proficient in math and 30% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
30%
Percent Proficient - Math
18%
Average Graduation Rate
79%
Average SAT
980
458 responses
Average ACT
24
30 responses

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
25,937
Free or Reduced Lunch
74.9%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$74,300
Teachers in First/Second Year
13.3%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$21,353 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    54%
  • Support Services
    42%
  • Other
    4%

Living in the Area

grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade D minus
Median Household Income
$48,540
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,278
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$269,200
National
$244,900

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