Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is higher than 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 Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (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
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1's student population of 433 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Sep 7, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 0.15, 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
#1888 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
92%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is ranked #1888 out of 2,184 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
433 students attend Thomas Jefferson School No. 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 offer ?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 part of?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is part of Passaic City School District.
School Reviews
2 3/14/2023
one of the best schools best teachers lunch and well-educated students.
5 10/5/2010
The school has highly qualified teachers. All of them have graduated from different universities and have Ba/Bs, MA/MS and some Phd. The facility is old but in good conditions and the parent involvement is increasing due to the effort of the Parent liaison.
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