Below Average
#2233 of 2,466 schools in NJ
School 20
Elementary School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 EAST 37TH STREET, Paterson, NJ 07504
- Math 6% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School 20 score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 9% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where School 20 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some 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
$67,269
Median home value
$369,600
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
38.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| School 25Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| School 24Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 443 | 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.
Paterson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #30 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 20 is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School 20
School 20 is a public elementary school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,233 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School 20
What grades does School 20 serve?
School 20 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend School 20?
School 20 has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 20?
The student-teacher ratio at School 20 is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 20 rank in NJ?
School 20 ranks #2,233 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is School 20's MySchoolScout rating?
School 20 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 School 20?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 20 has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is School 20 a charter school?
No, School 20 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 20 a Title I school?
No, School 20 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 20?
60.0% of students at School 20 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
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0201
- Area population (ZIP 07504)
- 13,485
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 07504; 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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