Urban Leadership Academy 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (19-20)
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
11%
Hispanic
(19-20)45%
29%
Black
(19-20)52%
15%
White
(19-20)1%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
67%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Urban Leadership Academy?
105 students attend Urban Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Urban Leadership Academy students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Urban Leadership Academy offer ?
Urban Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Urban Leadership Academy part of?
Urban Leadership Academy is part of Paterson Public School District.
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