Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-8, School 13 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 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 13 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 13's student population of 484 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
School 13 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 13 is 0.36, 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
#2156 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
77%
34%
Black
22%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 13's ranking?
School 13 is ranked #2156 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 13?
484 students attend School 13.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of School 13 students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 13?
School 13 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 13 offer ?
School 13 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School 13 part of?
School 13 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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