Below Average
#2159 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Senator Frank Lautenberg School
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.
137 CARROLL STREET, Paterson, NJ 07501
- Math 6% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Senator Frank Lautenberg School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (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 52 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Senator Frank Lautenberg School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very 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
$40,699
Median home value
$304,400
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward W. KilpatrickEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–3 | 0.2 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Alexander Hamilton AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Norman S. WeirEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Roberto ClementeEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 267 | 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
- #29 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
Senator Frank Lautenberg School is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Senator Frank Lautenberg School
Senator Frank Lautenberg School is a public elementary school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 628 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,159 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Senator Frank Lautenberg School
What grades does Senator Frank Lautenberg School serve?
Senator Frank Lautenberg School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Senator Frank Lautenberg School?
Senator Frank Lautenberg School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Senator Frank Lautenberg School?
The student-teacher ratio at Senator Frank Lautenberg School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Senator Frank Lautenberg School rank in NJ?
Senator Frank Lautenberg School ranks #2,159 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Senator Frank Lautenberg School's MySchoolScout rating?
Senator Frank Lautenberg School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Senator Frank Lautenberg School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Senator Frank Lautenberg School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Senator Frank Lautenberg School a charter school?
No, Senator Frank Lautenberg School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Senator Frank Lautenberg School a Title I school?
No, Senator Frank Lautenberg School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Senator Frank Lautenberg School?
63.1% of students at Senator Frank Lautenberg 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.7%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0060
- Area population (ZIP 07501)
- 35,321
- Area average commute
- 22.2 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)
- 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 07501; 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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