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#968 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 39% in state
Muhammad Ali School Number 23
Middle School · Passaic City School District
63 Dayton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
6.9
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
6.9
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#968 of 2,466
In Passaic
#7 of 19
public schools
In district
#7 of 18
Passaic City School District
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Muhammad Ali School Number 23
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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. Muhammad Ali School Number 23 serves approximately 430 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Muhammad Ali School Number 23 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #968 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Muhammad Ali School Number 23 show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 6.6
- NJ avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Muhammad Ali School Number 23 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Muhammad Ali School Number 23 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Muhammad Ali School Number 23 — Students at Muhammad Ali School Number 23 score 13% proficient, which is above 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 8 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Muhammad Ali School Number 23 Compares
See how Muhammad Ali School Number 23 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
63 Dayton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Muhammad Ali School Number 23 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 (rated 5.1/10), a more accessible option. For more schools in Passaic, see our Passaic schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 Passaic | 0.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 Passaic | 0.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Abraham Lincoln School Number 24 Passaic | 0.1 mi | — |
| Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 Passaic | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Etta Gero School No. 9 Passaic | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Hope Academy Passaic | 0.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 Passaic | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ST NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Passaic | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 Passaic | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| NOBLE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Passaic | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| RAINBOW MONTESSORI - CLIFTON Clifton | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Abraham Lincoln School #6 Garfield | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Passaic Arts and Science Charter School Fair Lawn | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Sonia Sotomayor School #21 Passaic | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Passaic | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| School #17 Clifton | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Christopher Columbus School #8 Garfield | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Garfield High School Garfield | 0.9 mi | 4.0 |
| Washington Irving School #4 Garfield | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| School #12 Clifton | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
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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| Buena Regional Middle School Buena, NJ | 6.9 |
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| Eisenhower Middle School Succasunna, NJ | 6.9 |
| Freehold Intermediate School Freehold, NJ | 6.9 |
| Haines Sixth Grade Center Medford, NJ | 6.9 |
| Richard M. Teitelman Middle School Cape May, NJ | 6.9 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- 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
- #7 of 18
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