Below Average
#2232 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Etta Gero School No. 9
Elementary School · Passaic City School District
140 First St., Passaic, NJ 07055
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#2,232 of 2,466
In Passaic
#18 of 19
public schools
In district
#17 of 18
Passaic City School District
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Etta Gero School No. 9
Elementary School in Passaic · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Etta Gero School No. 9
Etta Gero School No. 9 is a public elementary school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District. Etta Gero School No. 9 serves approximately 352 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Etta Gero School No. 9 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,232 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Etta Gero School No. 9 show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 6.1
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Etta Gero School No. 9 — Students at Etta Gero School No. 9 score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2023-24)
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 4.1/10.
How Etta Gero School No. 9 Compares
See how Etta Gero School No. 9 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
140 First St., Passaic, NJ 07055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Etta Gero School No. 9 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Abraham Lincoln School #6 (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Garfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 (rated 7.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Christopher Columbus School #8 (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Garfield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Passaic, see our Passaic schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood 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 Etta Gero School No. 9
What grades does Etta Gero School No. 9 serve?
Etta Gero School No. 9 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Etta Gero School No. 9?
Etta Gero School No. 9 has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etta Gero School No. 9?
The student-teacher ratio at Etta Gero School No. 9 is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Etta Gero School No. 9 rank in NJ?
Etta Gero School No. 9 ranks #2,232 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Etta Gero School No. 9's MySchoolScout rating?
Etta Gero School No. 9 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Etta Gero School No. 9?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Etta Gero School No. 9 has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Etta Gero School No. 9 a charter school?
No, Etta Gero School No. 9 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Etta Gero School No. 9 a Title I school?
No, Etta Gero School No. 9 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Etta Gero School No. 9?
98.9% of students at Etta Gero School No. 9 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (973) 470-5509
Resources & Links
District
Passaic City School District- District Enrollment
- 12,366
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $33,289
- District Rank
- #17 of 18
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