Very Good
#852 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 35% in state
School 19
Elementary School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
31 JAMES STREET, Paterson, NJ 07502
- Math 33% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School 19 score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where School 19 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$68,649
Median home value
$347,200
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07502; 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 5Enrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| School 27Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| St Gerard Majella SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,499 | 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.
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.
Paterson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #7 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
School 19 is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School 19
School 19 is a public elementary school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 314 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #852 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School 19
What grades does School 19 serve?
School 19 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend School 19?
School 19 has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 19?
The student-teacher ratio at School 19 is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 19 rank in NJ?
School 19 ranks #852 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is School 19's MySchoolScout rating?
School 19 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 School 19?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 19 has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is School 19 a charter school?
No, School 19 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 19 a Title I school?
No, School 19 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 19?
73.6% of students at School 19 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0190
- Area population (ZIP 07502)
- 17,488
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 07502; 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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