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#1210 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 49% in state
Mario Drago School No. 3
Elementary School · Passaic City School District · Passaic, NJ
A Passaic City School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
155 Van Houten Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055
- Math 16% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mario Drago School No. 3 score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mario Drago School No. 3 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ybh of Passaic-hillelPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 664 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic GirlsPrivate · tuition | 2.9 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,042 | Compare → |
| Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Boys'Private · tuition | 3.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,029 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Passaic City School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Mario Drago School No. 3 is listed in Passaic City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mario Drago School No. 3
Mario Drago School No. 3 is a public elementary school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District, serving approximately 711 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,210 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mario Drago School No. 3
What grades does Mario Drago School No. 3 serve?
Mario Drago School No. 3 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mario Drago School No. 3?
Mario Drago School No. 3 has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mario Drago School No. 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Mario Drago School No. 3 is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mario Drago School No. 3 rank in NJ?
Mario Drago School No. 3 ranks #1,210 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mario Drago School No. 3's MySchoolScout rating?
Mario Drago School No. 3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Mario Drago School No. 3?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mario Drago School No. 3 has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mario Drago School No. 3 a charter school?
No, Mario Drago School No. 3 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mario Drago School No. 3 a Title I school?
No, Mario Drago School No. 3 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mario Drago School No. 3?
97.3% of students at Mario Drago School No. 3 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 711
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (973) 470-5503
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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