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#1626 of 2,466 schools in NJ
School 27
Elementary School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 RICHMOND AVE, Paterson, NJ 07502
- Math 24% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School 27 score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where School 27 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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 19Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| St Gerard Majella SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| School 5Enrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Haledon Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,005 | 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.
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
- #14 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 27 is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School 27
School 27 is a public elementary school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 643 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,626 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School 27
What grades does School 27 serve?
School 27 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend School 27?
School 27 has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 27?
The student-teacher ratio at School 27 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 27 rank in NJ?
School 27 ranks #1,626 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is School 27's MySchoolScout rating?
School 27 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 27?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 27 has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is School 27 a charter school?
No, School 27 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 27 a Title I school?
No, School 27 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 27?
81.5% of students at School 27 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0270
- 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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