Below Average
#2121 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
Elementary School · Passaic City School District
64 Parker Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
Enrollment
667
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
667
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#2,121 of 2,466
In Passaic
#17 of 19
public schools
In district
#16 of 18
Passaic City School District
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Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
Elementary School in Passaic · grades Kindergarten – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is a public elementary school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District. Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 serves approximately 667 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,121 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 6.1
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 — Students at Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 4 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.4/10.
How Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 Compares
See how Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
64 Parker Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Abraham Lincoln School #6 (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Garfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Washington Irving School #4 (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Garfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 (rated 7.5/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Passaic, see our Passaic schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 Passaic | 0.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Abraham Lincoln School Number 24 Passaic | 0.0 mi | — |
| Muhammad Ali School Number 23 Passaic | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| 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 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 Passaic | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 Passaic | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| 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 |
| School #17 Clifton | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Abraham Lincoln School #6 Garfield | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| School #12 Clifton | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 Passaic | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Garfield High School Garfield | 0.9 mi | 4.0 |
| 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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| Cherry Street School Bridgeton, NJ | 4.7 |
| Grandview Elementary School Piscataway, NJ | 4.7 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary School Jamesburg, NJ | 4.7 |
| School 26 Paterson, NJ | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
What grades does Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 serve?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 has an enrollment of approximately 667 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 rank in NJ?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 ranks #2,121 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25's MySchoolScout rating?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 a charter school?
No, Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 a Title I school?
No, Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
99.1% of students at Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 667
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- 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
- #16 of 18
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