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Autistic Continuum

School · Bergen County Special Services School District · Paramus, NJ

A Bergen County Special Services School District school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

540 Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2021
TrendStable
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-34.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.6:1
District spending per student$166,471

Students at Autistic Continuum score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).

Show all 2 years by subject
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 4 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

15.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Autistic Continuum sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,928/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paramus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$139,707

Median home value

$736,000

Median rent

$2,845/mo

College educated

50.2%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Behavioral ContinuumEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–120.0 mi112Compare →
Deaf and Hard of Hearing ContinuumEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–120.0 mi147Compare →
Life Skills ContinuumEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–120.0 mi61Compare →
Multiple Disabilities ContinuumEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–120.0 mi55Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bergen County Special Services School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$166,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Autistic Continuum is listed in Bergen County Special Services School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Autistic Continuum

Autistic Continuum is a public school in Paramus, NJ, part of Bergen County Special Services School District, serving approximately 211 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,941 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Autistic Continuum

What grades does Autistic Continuum serve?

Autistic Continuum serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Autistic Continuum?

Autistic Continuum has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Autistic Continuum?

The student-teacher ratio at Autistic Continuum is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Autistic Continuum rank in NJ?

Autistic Continuum ranks #1,941 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Autistic Continuum's MySchoolScout rating?

Autistic Continuum has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Autistic Continuum?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Autistic Continuum has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).

Is Autistic Continuum a charter school?

No, Autistic Continuum is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Autistic Continuum a Title I school?

No, Autistic Continuum is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Autistic Continuum?

15.6% of students at Autistic Continuum qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Area population (ZIP 07652)
26,500
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
49.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07652; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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