Passaic City School District

The Passaic City School District in New Jersey operates 20 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 561 out of 615 in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing a quality education for its students.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering, a high school, has the highest statewide ranking in the district, ranking 135 out of 422 New Jersey high schools and receiving 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It also boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. Similarly, Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20, a middle school, has the highest statewide ranking among the district's schools, ranking 332 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools and receiving 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. This school also has the highest test scores in the district, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better on the NJSLA assessments.

However, the majority of the district's schools struggle, with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates. The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance, suggesting that the Passaic City School District faces significant challenges in providing a quality education for all students. While the strong performance of the Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering and Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 indicate potential bright spots, substantial improvements are needed across the district to address the low overall academic achievement and high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.