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#992 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 40% in state
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
School · Paterson Arts and Science Charter School · Fair Lawn, NJ
A charter school in Fair Lawn, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
33-00 Broadway iLearn Schools Suite 301, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
- Math 17% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paterson Arts and Science Charter School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 49 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paterson Arts and Science Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$147,952
Median home value
$532,700
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
64.2%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07410; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
| Paterson Charter School for Science and TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,664 | Compare → |
| Pioneer AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Learning Ctr-exceptional ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 4.2 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,658NCES 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.
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School is listed in Paterson Arts and Science Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School is a public school in Fair Lawn, NJ, part of Paterson Arts and Science Charter School, serving approximately 1,212 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #992 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
What grades does Paterson Arts and Science Charter School serve?
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Paterson Arts and Science Charter School?
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paterson Arts and Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paterson Arts and Science Charter School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paterson Arts and Science Charter School rank in NJ?
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School ranks #992 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Paterson Arts and Science Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paterson 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 Paterson Arts and Science Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paterson Arts and Science Charter School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Paterson Arts and Science Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Paterson 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 Paterson Arts and Science Charter School a Title I school?
No, Paterson Arts and Science Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paterson Arts and Science Charter School?
76.6% of students at Paterson 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
- 1,212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (862) 336-1550
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 07410)
- 35,153
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 07410; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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