Summary:
Dr. Paul Rafalides School is an elementary school in Jersey City Public Schools, serving 364 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and achievement gaps among different student subgroups.
Academically, Dr. Paul Rafalides School has struggled, ranking 950 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has declined over the years, dropping from a 3-star rating in the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years. When compared to other nearby schools in the Jersey City Public Schools district, Dr. Paul Rafalides School generally performs worse, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics than the district and state averages.
The school's diverse student population, with 21.98% White, 23.9% African American, 29.95% Hispanic, and 19.23% Asian students, is a strength. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students generally performing better than Hispanic and White students. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.6% in the 2018-2019 school year to 29.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, increasing student engagement, and providing targeted support to students and families.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-4
District:
Jersey City Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
950th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,226
Students who attend Dr. Paul Rafalides School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7
Number of students: 364
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
29.9%
African American:
23.9%
White:
22.0%
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Asian:
19.2%
Two or more races:
3.3%
Pacific Islander:
1.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%
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