Very Good
#563 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 23% in state
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
Elementary School · Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson · Paterson, NJ
A charter elementary school in Paterson, NJ where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
47 State Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
- Math 29% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 15Enrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Roberto ClementeEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| School 16Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| School 24Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 651 | 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.
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,400NCES 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.
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is listed in Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is a public elementary school in Paterson, NJ, part of Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson, serving approximately 586 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #563 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
What grades does Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson serve?
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson rank in NJ?
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson ranks #563 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson's MySchoolScout rating?
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson a charter school?
Yes, Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson a Title I school?
No, Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?
77.1% of students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (973) 247-8920
- Area population (ZIP 07501)
- 35,321
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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