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#1229 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 50% in state
Community Charter School of Paterson
Elementary School · Community Charter School of Paterson · Paterson, NJ
A charter elementary school in Paterson, NJ where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
75 SPRUCE ST, Paterson, NJ 07501
- Math 27% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Community Charter School of Paterson score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 49 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Community Charter School of Paterson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paterson), 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
$40,699
Median home value
$304,400
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
| Compassion House Outreach Mnstr & Chrstan Educ CtrPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 0.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Dawn Treader Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Community Charter School of Paterson
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,056NCES 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.
Community Charter School of Paterson is listed in Community Charter School of Paterson; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Charter School of Paterson
Community Charter School of Paterson is a public elementary school in Paterson, NJ, part of Community Charter School of Paterson, serving approximately 900 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,229 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Charter School of Paterson
What grades does Community Charter School of Paterson serve?
Community Charter School of Paterson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Community Charter School of Paterson?
Community Charter School of Paterson has an enrollment of approximately 900 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Charter School of Paterson?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Charter School of Paterson is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Charter School of Paterson rank in NJ?
Community Charter School of Paterson ranks #1,229 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Community Charter School of Paterson's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Charter School of Paterson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Community Charter School of Paterson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Charter School of Paterson has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Community Charter School of Paterson a charter school?
Yes, Community Charter School of Paterson is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Community Charter School of Paterson a Title I school?
No, Community Charter School of Paterson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Charter School of Paterson?
90.9% of students at Community Charter School of Paterson 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 900
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (973) 413-2057
- Area population (ZIP 07501)
- 35,321
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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