Excellent
#398 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 16% in state
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Elementary School · Passaic City School District · Passaic, NJ
A Passaic City School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
390 Van Houten Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055
- Math 22% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 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 52Good Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Passaic), 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
$56,780
Median home value
$406,500
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Capuana School No. 15Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Ybh of Passaic-hillelPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 664 | Compare → |
| Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic GirlsPrivate · tuition | 2.9private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,042 | 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.
Passaic City School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $33,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is listed in Passaic City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is a public elementary school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
What grades does Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 serve?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 rank in NJ?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 ranks #398 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Thomas Jefferson School No. 1's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
98.8% of students at Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 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
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (973) 470-5501
- Area population (ZIP 07055)
- 69,651
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 07055; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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