School 14 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (19-20)
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)11%
11%
Hispanic
(19-20)65%
29%
Black
(19-20)21%
15%
White
(19-20)3%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
89%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 14?
221 students attend School 14.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of School 14 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does School 14 offer ?
School 14 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is School 14 part of?
School 14 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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