Serving 651 students in grades 1-8, School 18 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 18 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 18's student population of 651 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
School 18 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 18 is 0.20, 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
#1953 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
89%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
2%
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
70%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 18's ranking?
School 18 is ranked #1953 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 18?
651 students attend School 18.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of School 18 students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 18?
School 18 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 18 offer ?
School 18 offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School 18 part of?
School 18 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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