Below Average
#2174 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Behavioral Continuum
School · Bergen County Special Services School District · Paramus, NJ
A Bergen County Special Services School District school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
540 Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
- Math 25% proficient (2014)
- Reading 10% proficient (2014)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Behavioral Continuum score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Behavioral Continuum sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autistic ContinuumEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing ContinuumEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Life Skills ContinuumEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Multiple Disabilities ContinuumEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 55 | Compare → |
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
- #6 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.
Behavioral Continuum is listed in Bergen County Special Services School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Behavioral Continuum
Behavioral Continuum is a public school in Paramus, NJ, part of Bergen County Special Services School District, serving approximately 112 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,174 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Behavioral Continuum
What grades does Behavioral Continuum serve?
Behavioral Continuum serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Behavioral Continuum?
Behavioral Continuum has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Behavioral Continuum?
The student-teacher ratio at Behavioral Continuum is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Behavioral Continuum rank in NJ?
Behavioral Continuum ranks #2,174 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Behavioral Continuum's MySchoolScout rating?
Behavioral Continuum has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Behavioral Continuum?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Behavioral Continuum has 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Is Behavioral Continuum a charter school?
No, Behavioral Continuum is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Behavioral Continuum a Title I school?
No, Behavioral Continuum is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Behavioral Continuum?
25.9% of students at Behavioral 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
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 343-6000
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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.
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2014 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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