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#1971 of 2,466 schools in NJ
New Roberto Clemente
Middle School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
482-506 MARKET STREET, Paterson, NJ 07501
- Math 12% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Roberto Clemente score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Roberto Clemente 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$40,699
Median home value
$304,400
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Men's AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–8 | 0.7 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
| Paterson Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| Paterson Charter School for Science and TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,664 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Paterson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #21 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
New Roberto Clemente is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Roberto Clemente
New Roberto Clemente is a public middle school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 545 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,971 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Roberto Clemente
What grades does New Roberto Clemente serve?
New Roberto Clemente serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Roberto Clemente?
New Roberto Clemente has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Roberto Clemente?
The student-teacher ratio at New Roberto Clemente is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Roberto Clemente rank in NJ?
New Roberto Clemente ranks #1,971 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is New Roberto Clemente's MySchoolScout rating?
New Roberto Clemente has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 New Roberto Clemente?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Roberto Clemente has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Roberto Clemente a charter school?
No, New Roberto Clemente is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Roberto Clemente a Title I school?
No, New Roberto Clemente is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Roberto Clemente?
60.6% of students at New Roberto Clemente 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
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0240
- Area population (ZIP 07501)
- 35,321
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 07501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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