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Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19

Elementary School · Passaic City School District

320 Highland Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055

Enrollment

638

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

5.9

Grades

1st – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,565 of 2,466

In Passaic

#11 of 19

public schools

In district

#11 of 18

Passaic City School District

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Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19

5.9/10

Elementary School in Passaic · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.9/10

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About Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19

Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 is a public elementary school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District. Daniel F.

Ryan Elementary School No. 19 serves approximately 638 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,565 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • NJ avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$33,289
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 — Students at Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

99.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 26.1% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
School
State
42.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 28.9% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
School
State
52.6% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 51 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2010
Math
68%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
15.4%
ELA
27.8%
2025
Math
17.1%
ELA
28.5%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.5/10.

How Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 Compares

See how Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
37th percentile in NJ
Academic
5.7/10
Average
Growth
6.5/10
Average
Environment
4.9/10
Below Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
99%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
50 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.2%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

320 Highland Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is School #12 (rated 7.2/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Clifton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 (rated 6.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Passaic, see our Passaic schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 Passaic 0.2 mi 6.9
School #17 Clifton 0.2 mi 5.6
School #12 Clifton 0.4 mi 7.2
ST NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Passaic 0.4 mi 6.4
NJEDDA HIGH SCHOOL Clifton 0.5 mi 6.1
BRIGHT START ACADEMY Clifton 0.5 mi
Hope Academy Passaic 0.5 mi 4.8
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 Passaic 0.6 mi 6.1
Sonia Sotomayor School #21 Passaic 0.7 mi 5.4
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Passaic 0.7 mi 7.9
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 Passaic 0.7 mi 4.8
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton Clifton 0.7 mi 3.8
RAINBOW MONTESSORI - CLIFTON Clifton 0.7 mi 5.4
Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 Passaic 0.6 mi 7.5
School #15 Clifton 0.6 mi 6.9
NOBLE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Passaic 0.8 mi 6.5
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 Passaic 0.7 mi 4.7
Abraham Lincoln School Number 24 Passaic 0.7 mi
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 Passaic 0.7 mi 5.1
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering Passaic 1.0 mi 9.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07055 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,780

Median Home Value

$406,500

Median Rent

$1,392/mo

Population

69,651

College Educated

16.9%

Homeownership

23.5%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

23%

Median Age

30.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19

What grades does Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 serve?

Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19?

Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19?

The student-teacher ratio at Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 rank in NJ?

Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 ranks #1,565 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19's MySchoolScout rating?

Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 a charter school?

No, Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 a Title I school?

No, Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19?

99.4% of students at Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
88 Very Walkable
Transit Score
53 Good Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
638
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Free/Reduced Lunch
99.4%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Passaic County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%

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