Serving 60 students in grades 3-8, Young Men's 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Men's Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Young Men's Academy's student population of 60 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Young Men's Academy 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 Young Men's Academy is 0.48, 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
#1979 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
38%
34%
Black
62%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Men's Academy's ranking?
Young Men's Academy is ranked #1979 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Young Men's Academy?
60 students attend Young Men's Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Young Men's Academy students are Black, and 38% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Men's Academy?
Young Men's Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Men's Academy offer ?
Young Men's Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Men's Academy part of?
Young Men's Academy is part of Paterson Public School District.
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