Paterson Public School District
- PATERSON, NJ
School District
Paterson Public School District
- PATERSON, NJ
- Rating 3.37 out of 5 73 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade C
- College Prepgrade C minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade C+
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade D+
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Elementary Schools in Paterson Public School District
Middle Schools in Paterson Public School District
High Schools in Paterson Public School District
- grade B minus
International High School
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 89 reviews
- grade B minus
Garrett Morgan Academy
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
- grade C+
School of Earth & Space Science
- Rating 4 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade C+
School of Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
- Rating 3.43 out of 5 7 reviews
- grade C+
School of Health Science
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 5 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
30%
Percent Proficient - Math
18%
Average Graduation Rate
79%
Average SAT
980
458 responses
Average ACT
24
30 responses
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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
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$74,300
Teachers in First/Second Year
13.3%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$21,353 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade C minus
- Housinggrade D minus
Median Household Income
$48,540
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,278
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$269,200
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$244,900Paterson Public School District Reviews
Rating 3.37 out of 5 73 reviews
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The Paterson Public School District always finds a way to make poor and underprivileged kids feel like their not as smart as other kids in surrounding districts, and instead of adressing these concerns the district makes the curriculum much more difficult. In addition, about 75% of Paterson Public School District teachers have a very mean spirited way in handling many of the problems that students face.
Speaking as a Pakistani-American who has experienced private school, home school, and public school environments, I have a great deal to say on several aspects of Paterson Public Schools. Out of my various modes of learning, I feel that my greatest accomplishments unfolded during my time as a student at the STEM Academy of John F. Kennedy High School. My school has offered me numerous school, college, and community service opportunities that I have taken well advantage of. One thing that I believe should be adjusted, however, is the implied negativity that is present when speaking about Paterson schools. The district may not be able to provide their students with proper resources and facilities, but these material provisions are by no means prerequisites of success.
I've been in the Paterson Public School District for almost 7 years, there are great that I can connect with. What I like about the District is that most of the teachers are always willing to give extra help and are always very polite. What I would change is the food quality, evrything they give is not very healthy, and we always have to take milk with our lunch, there's always juice for breakfast and never an option for lunch.