Average
#968 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 39% in state
Muhammad Ali School Number 23
Middle School · Passaic City School District · Passaic, NJ
A Passaic City School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
63 Dayton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
- Math 6% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Muhammad Ali School Number 23 score 13% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2024, reaching 14% in 2025, across a 2-year record (2024–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 8 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Muhammad Ali School Number 23 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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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 | 0.6 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Passaic Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,058 | Compare → |
| Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 2–8 | 0.8 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,280 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #7 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
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is listed in Passaic City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muhammad Ali School Number 23
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is a public middle school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District, serving approximately 430 students in grades 7th-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #968 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muhammad Ali School Number 23
What grades does Muhammad Ali School Number 23 serve?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muhammad Ali School Number 23 rank in NJ?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 ranks #968 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Muhammad Ali School Number 23's MySchoolScout rating?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muhammad Ali School Number 23 has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Muhammad Ali School Number 23 a charter school?
No, Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muhammad Ali School Number 23 a Title I school?
No, Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
99.1% of students at Muhammad Ali School Number 23 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- 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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