Below Average
#2108 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 (2014)
- Reading 25% proficient (2014)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
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
16.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 → |
| Behavioral ContinuumEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 112 | 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
- #5 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.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum is listed in Bergen County Special Services School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum is a public school in Paramus, NJ, part of Bergen County Special Services School District, serving approximately 147 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,108 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum
What grades does Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum serve?
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum?
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum?
The student-teacher ratio at Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum rank in NJ?
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum ranks #2,108 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum's MySchoolScout rating?
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum has 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Is Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum a charter school?
No, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum a Title I school?
No, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum?
16.3% of students at Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- 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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