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#2021 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Joseph A. Taub School
Middle School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
202 UNION AVENUE, Paterson, NJ 07502
- Math 24% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph A. Taub School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph A. Taub School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$68,649
Median home value
$347,200
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
| Paterson Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| Young Men's AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–8 | 1.1 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Paterson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Joseph A. Taub School is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph A. Taub School
Joseph A. Taub School is a public middle school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 968 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,021 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph A. Taub School
What grades does Joseph A. Taub School serve?
Joseph A. Taub School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph A. Taub School?
Joseph A. Taub School has an enrollment of approximately 968 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Taub School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Taub School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph A. Taub School rank in NJ?
Joseph A. Taub School ranks #2,021 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joseph A. Taub School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph A. Taub School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Joseph A. Taub School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph A. Taub School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Joseph A. Taub School a charter school?
No, Joseph A. Taub School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph A. Taub School a Title I school?
No, Joseph A. Taub School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph A. Taub School?
50.0% of students at Joseph A. Taub 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 968
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0700
- Area population (ZIP 07502)
- 17,488
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 07502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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