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#2426 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School
Elementary School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
55 CLINTON STREET, Paterson, NJ 07522
- Math 4% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (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 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School 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 59Good 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
$48,002
Median home value
$264,000
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
21%
Poverty rate
28.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07522; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 28Enrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Gilmore Memorial Chris AcdPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| School 12Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Norman S. WeirEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 270 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paterson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #38 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
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr.
School is a public elementary school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 502 students in grades 1st-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,426 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School
What grades does Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School serve?
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School?
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School 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 Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School rank in NJ?
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School ranks #2,426 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School a charter school?
No, Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School a Title I school?
No, Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School?
68.5% of students at Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0040
- Area population (ZIP 07522)
- 22,599
- Area average commute
- 24.6 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07522; 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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