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#1970 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
Middle School · Passaic City School District · Passaic, NJ
A Passaic City School District middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
95 Dayton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
- Math 12% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 12% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 13 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Passaic), 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
$56,780
Median home value
$406,500
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07055; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 2–8 | 0.7 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Passaic Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,058 | Compare → |
| Garfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 952 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Passaic City School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #14 of 18
- District spending per student
- $33,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 is listed in Passaic City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 465 students in grades 4th-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,970 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (973) 470-5500
- Area population (ZIP 07055)
- 69,651
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 07055; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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