Below Average
#2256 of 2,466 schools in NJ
School 21
Elementary School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
322 10TH AVENUE, Paterson, NJ 07514
- Math 6% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School 21 score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School 21 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some 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
$65,492
Median home value
$314,400
Median rent
$1,472/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
30.6%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07514; 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 1Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| School 10Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| School 13Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| School 26Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 479 | 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
- #31 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 21 is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School 21
School 21 is a public elementary school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 642 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,256 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School 21
What grades does School 21 serve?
School 21 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend School 21?
School 21 has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 21?
The student-teacher ratio at School 21 is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 21 rank in NJ?
School 21 ranks #2,256 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is School 21's MySchoolScout rating?
School 21 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 21?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 21 has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is School 21 a charter school?
No, School 21 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 21 a Title I school?
No, School 21 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 21?
52.0% of students at School 21 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0210
- Area population (ZIP 07514)
- 18,912
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 07514; 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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