Community Charter School of Paterson

The Community Charter School of Paterson is the only school in the Community Charter School of Paterson district, serving students from grades K-8. Located in Paterson, New Jersey, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance, attendance, and serving a predominantly disadvantaged student population.

Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are well below the New Jersey averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 25.5% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 5.1% in 7th grade to 19.6% in 4th grade, far below the state averages. The school's science proficiency rates were also dismal, with only 3.1% of 5th graders and 2% of 8th graders meeting the standards.

Beyond academics, the school faces other challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 23.7% is quite high, and over 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges. The school also serves a predominantly Hispanic and African American student population, with very low representation of other racial/ethnic groups. These factors suggest that the school may be struggling to provide equitable access and support for its diverse student body. Overall, the Community Charter School of Paterson has a lot of room for improvement to better serve its students and the Paterson community.