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#1970 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
Middle School · Passaic City School District
95 Dayton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
5.1
Grades
4th – 6th
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
5.1
Grades
4th – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,970 of 2,466
In Passaic
#14 of 19
public schools
In district
#14 of 18
Passaic City School District
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
Middle School in Passaic · grades 4th – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 is a public middle school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District. Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 serves approximately 465 students, and covers grades 4th-6th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,970 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 6.6
- NJ avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 — Students at Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 13 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.4/10.
How Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 Compares
See how Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
95 Dayton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Muhammad Ali School Number 23 (rated 6.9/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Passaic, see our Passaic schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 Passaic | 0.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Muhammad Ali School Number 23 Passaic | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Abraham Lincoln School Number 24 Passaic | 0.1 mi | — |
| Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 Passaic | 0.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Etta Gero School No. 9 Passaic | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Hope Academy Passaic | 0.3 mi | 4.8 |
| ST NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Passaic | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 Passaic | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 Passaic | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| NOBLE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Passaic | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| RAINBOW MONTESSORI - CLIFTON Clifton | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Sonia Sotomayor School #21 Passaic | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Passaic Arts and Science Charter School Fair Lawn | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Passaic | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Abraham Lincoln School #6 Garfield | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| School #17 Clifton | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| School #12 Clifton | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Garfield High School Garfield | 0.9 mi | 4.0 |
| Christopher Columbus School #8 Garfield | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Washington Irving School #4 Garfield | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
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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| New Roberto Clemente Paterson, NJ | 5.1 |
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| Florence Riverfront School Florence, NJ | 5.0 |
| Phillipsburg Middle School Phillipsburg, NJ | 5.0 |
| Leonard V Moore Middle School Roselle, NJ | 5.2 |
| Spotswood Memorial Middle School Spotswood, NJ | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
What grades does Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 serve?
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa School Number 22?
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa School Number 22?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 rank in NJ?
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 ranks #1,970 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ellen Ochoa School Number 22's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Ellen Ochoa School Number 22?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 a charter school?
No, Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 a Title I school?
No, Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellen Ochoa School Number 22?
98.7% of students at Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (973) 470-5500
Resources & Links
District
Passaic City School District- District Enrollment
- 12,366
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $33,289
- District Rank
- #14 of 18
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