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#991 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 40% in state
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
School · Passaic Arts and Science Charter School · Fair Lawn, NJ
A charter school in Fair Lawn, NJ where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
33-00 Broadway iLearn Schools Suite 301, Fair Lawn, NJ 07407
- Math 28% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Passaic Arts and Science Charter School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* 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
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Passaic Arts and Science Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated981/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fair Lawn), 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
$100,852
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$2,025/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,280 | Compare → |
| Learning Ctr-exceptional ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.7 mi | 19 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is listed in Passaic Arts and Science Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is a public school in Fair Lawn, NJ, part of Passaic Arts and Science Charter School, serving approximately 2,058 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #991 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
What grades does Passaic Arts and Science Charter School serve?
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Passaic Arts and Science Charter School?
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 2,058 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Passaic Arts and Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Passaic Arts and Science Charter School rank in NJ?
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School ranks #991 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Passaic Arts and Science Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Passaic Arts and Science Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Passaic Arts and Science Charter School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Passaic Arts and Science Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Passaic Arts and Science Charter School a Title I school?
No, Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Passaic Arts and Science Charter School?
67.2% of students at Passaic Arts and Science Charter School 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (201) 773-9140
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07407)
- 21,287
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 07407; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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