Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Summary:

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is an elementary school serving 515 students in grades K-8 in Paterson, New Jersey, a high-poverty urban area. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (76.12%) and African American (21.36%), and 80.39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 16.7% of 3rd-grade students and 32.7% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 42% to 53.2%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, which has increased from 12.1% in 2016-2017 to 21% in 2021-2022. Student subgroup performance varies significantly, with African American students performing better than Hispanic students and students with special needs or from low-income backgrounds performing significantly worse than their peers.

Interestingly, the nearby public schools in the Paterson Public School District generally perform at a similar or slightly higher level than Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson on state assessments and other metrics. For example, School 8, located just 0.52 miles away, had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson. However, the nearby schools also face significant challenges, indicating broader systemic issues within the Paterson school district.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 47 State Street
       Paterson, NJ  07501


(973) 247-8920

District: Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

SchoolDigger Rank:
1129th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,781 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  515

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.1%
African American:
21.4%
Asian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.4% Help


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Compare Details Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.1%), African American (21.4%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson employs 44 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is $9,781.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson:

SchoolDigger ranks Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson 1129th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson in the ranking list.)

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Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson:

SchoolDigger ranks Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson 571st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

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Rank History for all students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.36 1112th 1317 15.6%
2022 14.01 1176th 1345 12.6%
2023 16.72 1129th 1342 15.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.65 776th 949 18.2%
2023 12.95 898th 958 6.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.48 671st 839 20.0%
2022 32.70 583rd 863 32.4%
2023 33.72 603rd 910 33.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.11 1144th 1290 11.3%
2022 14.42 1136th 1326 14.3%
2023 15.65 1114th 1318 15.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.34 996th 1297 23.2%
2022 15.61 1110th 1324 16.2%
2023 20.73 1034th 1315 21.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.69 199th 456 56.4%
2022 44.46 268th 494 45.7%
2023 46.88 231st 463 50.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.83 597th 896 33.4%
2022 26.40 705th 953 26.0%
2023 31.29 668th 982 32.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 15 0 43 1 0 0 0 59
2018 0 38 0 104 0 0 0 0 142
2019 2 52 1 158 0 0 2 0 215
2020 2 50 1 178 0 0 2 0 233
2021 2 80 1 281 0 0 3 0 367
2022 1 76 1 256 0 0 3 0 337
2023 5 110 7 392 0 0 1 0 515

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 59 5.0 11.8 89.8
2018 142 13.7 10.3 79.6
2019 215 18.7 11.4 76.7
2020 233 24.0 9.7 80.7
2021 367 30.0 12.2 82
2022 337 30.0 11.2 82.8
2023 515 44.0 11.7 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 59 5.0 11.8 89.8
2018 142 13.7 10.3 79.6
2019 215 18.7 11.4 76.7
2020 233 24.0 9.7 80.7
2021 367 30.0 12.2 82
2022 337 30.0 11.2 82.8
2023 515 44.0 11.7 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $791 (8.1%) $8,990 (91.9%) $9,781

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students215515
 139.5%
African American52110
 111.5%
American Indian00
Asian17
 600%
Hispanic158392
 148.1%
Pacific Islander00
White25
 150%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.7%80.4%
 3.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 515 students attended Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson.

Students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson are 76% Hispanic, 21% African American, 1% Asian.

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson ranks in the bottom 15.9% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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