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#1527 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
School · Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology · Paterson, NJ
A charter school in Paterson, NJ where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
196 WEST RAILWAY AVENUE, Paterson, NJ 07503
- Math 21% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 57 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology 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 49Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$60,295
Median home value
$314,900
Median rent
$1,605/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
26.7%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
| Noble Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Learning Ctr-exceptional ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.0 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 Charter School for Science and Technology
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,759NCES 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 Charter School for Science and Technology is listed in Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is a public school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, serving approximately 1,664 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,527 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
What grades does Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology serve?
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology?
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 1,664 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology rank in NJ?
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology ranks #1,527 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology a charter school?
Yes, Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology a Title I school?
No, Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology?
92.4% of students at Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology 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
- 1,664
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (973) 247-0600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07503)
- 19,567
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 07503; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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