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#1510 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
Elementary School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
515 MARSHALL STREET, Paterson, NJ 07503
- Math 29% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Hani Awadallah School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Hani Awadallah School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$60,295
Median home value
$314,900
Median rent
$1,605/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
26.7%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School #5Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Charles J. Riley/ School 9Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| School 8Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Paterson Charter School for Science and TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,664 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Paterson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #13 of 43
- District spending per student
- $27,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Hani Awadallah School is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Hani Awadallah School
Dr. Hani Awadallah School is a public elementary school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 564 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,510 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Hani Awadallah School
What grades does Dr. Hani Awadallah School serve?
Dr. Hani Awadallah School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
Dr. Hani Awadallah School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Hani Awadallah School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Hani Awadallah School rank in NJ?
Dr. Hani Awadallah School ranks #1,510 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dr. Hani Awadallah School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Hani Awadallah School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Hani Awadallah School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Dr. Hani Awadallah School a charter school?
No, Dr. Hani Awadallah School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Hani Awadallah School a Title I school?
No, Dr. Hani Awadallah School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
82.3% of students at Dr. Hani Awadallah School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (973) 413-2600
- Area population (ZIP 07503)
- 19,567
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 07503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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