Young Men's Academy

Summary:

Young Men's Academy is a public middle school located in Paterson, New Jersey, serving grades 3-8 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Paterson Public School District, which is ranked 573 out of 615 school districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Young Men's Academy faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (64.62%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (75.38% receive free or reduced-price lunch). Academically, the school consistently underperforms, with only 6.7% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 24.9% in the district and 53.2% statewide. Additionally, Young Men's Academy has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.4% in 2016-2017 to 48.3% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $21,107 in the 2018-2019 school year, Young Men's Academy has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, from 646 out of 652 New Jersey middle schools in 2020-2021 to 663 out of 745 in 2021-2022, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's ranking for male students is particularly low, with a ranking of 612 out of 635 New Jersey middle schools in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to a ranking of 400 out of 467 for low socioeconomic status students. While the nearby schools, such as New Roberto Clemente and Joseph A. Taub School, also struggle academically and have high rates of chronic absenteeism, Young Men's Academy consistently performs worse across various metrics.

Detail:

Public 3-8

45 Smith Street
Paterson, NJ 07501

(973) 321-2380

District: Paterson Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,107

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.6%

Hispanic:

35.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Young Men's Academy ranks worse than 75.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Young Men's Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.82. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Young Men's Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Paterson Public School District. Racial makeup is: African American (64.6%), Hispanic (35.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Paterson Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Young Men's Academy is 9.2, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Paterson Public School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Young Men's Academy is $21,107, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Paterson Public School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Young Men's Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Young Men's Academy 1017^th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Young Men's Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

Paterson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson Public School District 573^rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Young Men's Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Young Men's Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2019	4.39	1316^th	1360	3.2%
2021	11.35	1185^th	1317	10.0%
2022	16.11	1133^rd	1345	15.8%
2023	24.58	1017^th	1342	24.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Young Men's Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.01	743^rd	839	11.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Young Men's Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.83	1313^th	1334	1.6%
2021	13.79	1120^th	1297	13.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Young Men's Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	5.15	478^th	517	7.5%
2019	12.71	500^th	522	4.2%
2023	8.86	460^th	463	0.6%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Young Men's Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Young Men's Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	6.27	646^th	652	0.9%
2022	13.82	663^rd	745	11.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Young Men's Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.01	400^th	467	14.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Young Men's Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.90	641^st	675	5.0%
2021	8.72	612^th	635	3.6%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Young Men's Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2017	0	43	0	27	70
2018	0	41	0	15	56
2019	2	40	1	12	55
2020	2	38	0	13	53
2021	3	44	1	25	73
2022	1	36	1	21	59
2023	0	42	0	23	65

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 Young Men's Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	70	n/a	n/a	77.1
2018	56	6.0	9.3	62.5
2019	55	10.0	5.5	60
2020	53	8.0	6.6	83
2021	73	8.0	9.1	71.2
2022	59	7.0	8.4	83.1
2023	65	7.0	9.2	75.4

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 Young Men's Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	70	n/a	n/a	77.1
2018	56	6.0	9.3	62.5
2019	55	10.0	5.5	60
2020	53	8.0	6.6	83
2021	73	8.0	9.1	71.2
2022	59	7.0	8.4	83.1
2023	65	7.0	9.2	75.4

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 Young Men's Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$21,107

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Young Men's Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1316^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 1017^th of 1342 Elementary schools	21%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Young Men's Academy)	30.8	9.1	21.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)	32.7	21.4	11.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	49.4	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Young Men's Academy)	0	0
4th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)	23.6	10.8	12.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	39.4	11.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Young Men's Academy)	23.1	6.7	16.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)	32.7	24.9	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Young Men's Academy)	0	0
5th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)	21	12.4	8.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	55	65	18.2%
African American	40	42	5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	12	23	91.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60%	75.4%	15.4%

Schools Near Young Men's Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)					NJSLA Mathematics (2023)					NJSLA Algebra I (2023)		NJSLA Algebra II (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Young Men's Academy	Public	3-8	45 Smith Street	Paterson	07501	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-2380	65	7	9.2	75.4%	0 (0.0%)	42 (64.6%)	23 (35.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	6.7			6.7	46.2				0.0	38.5							$21,107		$21,107
New Roberto Clemente	Public	6-8	482-506 Market Street	Paterson	07501	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0240	580	46	12.6	68.3%	3 (0.5%)	53 (9.1%)	522 (90.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.2	738^th of 748 public middle schools	1.3%		12	687^th of 745 public middle schools	7.8%	51					8.4	16.6	9.9			1.1	3.9	0.4	35.0	35.0			$13,069		$13,069
Joseph A. Taub School	Public	6-8	202 Union Avenue	Paterson	07502	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0700	978	54	18.1	51.3%	32 (3.3%)	127 (13.0%)	578 (59.1%)	240 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18.5	614^th of 748 public middle schools	17.9%		28	523^rd of 745 public middle schools	29.8%	91		2.3			25.3	32.0	31.5			9.6	13.7	10.9	50.0	50.0			$7,202		$7,202
Prospect Park School Number Two/ Middle School	Public	7-8	13 Wagaraw Bvd	Prospect Park	07508	Passaic County	Prospect Park Public School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(973) 790-7909	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Memorial Middle School	Public	5-8	12 - 00 First Street	Fair Lawn	07410	Bergen County	Fair Lawn Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 794-5470	626	66	9.4	18.4%	322 (51.4%)	23 (3.7%)	167 (26.7%)	90 (14.4%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	17 (2.7%)	78.8	136^th of 748 public middle schools	81.8%		84.3	88^th of 745 public middle schools	88.2%	48	36.2	23.4		66.2	67.4	72.5	71.0		58.4	43.0	55.3	44.8	96.2	97.1	91.7	91.7	$9,028	$110	$8,918
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	375 River Drive	Elmwood Park	07407	Bergen County	Elmwood Park School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 796-8700	579	51	11.3	34.0%	210 (36.3%)	81 (14.0%)	235 (40.6%)	42 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	36.4	452^nd of 748 public middle schools	39.6%		33.2	483^rd of 745 public middle schools	35.2%	31		11.4			46.2	61.2	43.6			10.5	22.9	5.8	67.5	67.5			$6,790	$1,062	$5,728
Washington Park School	Public	4-8	10 Crews Street	Totowa	07512	Passaic County	Totowa Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 956-0010	487	39	12.4	20.5%	244 (50.1%)	25 (5.1%)	184 (37.8%)	32 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	56.5	296^th of 748 public middle schools	60.4%		55	304^th of 745 public middle schools	59.2%	8	27.4	16.5	55.7	71.0	43.9	59.5	80.2	48.2	30.6	23.5	28.4	39.4	90.0	90.0			$11,100	$295	$10,805
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	15 Memorial Drive	Woodland Park	07424	Passaic County	Woodland Park School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 317-7750	347	41	8.5	39.8%	158 (45.5%)	19 (5.5%)	150 (43.2%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.3%)	53.3	320^th of 748 public middle schools	57.2%		61.6	250^th of 745 public middle schools	66.4%	70		15.3			41.1	59.3	63.3			19.4	38.0	31.7					$13,806	$614	$13,192
Christopher Columbus Middle School	Public	6-8	350 Piaget Avenue	Clifton	07011	Passaic County	Clifton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 470-2360	1,158	119	9.7	71.9%	257 (22.2%)	32 (2.8%)	812 (70.1%)	36 (3.1%)	15 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)	33.4	484^th of 748 public middle schools	35.3%		31.3	503^rd of 745 public middle schools	32.5%	19		10.2			35.2	36.0	47.9			20.4	22.1	18.5	82.1	82.1			$12,843	$593	$12,250
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	230 Hawthorne Avenue	Hawthorne	07506	Passaic County	Hawthorne Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 423-6460	517	52	9.9	34.6%	236 (45.6%)	22 (4.3%)	242 (46.8%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	47.6	367^th of 748 public middle schools	50.9%		50.2	337^th of 745 public middle schools	54.8%	30		10.0			51.4	64.3	58.4			20.0	24.1	19.3	86.2	86.2			$12,975	$325	$12,650

Frequently Asked Questions about Young Men's Academy

What is the racial makeup of Young Men's Academy?

Students at Young Men's Academy are 65% African American, 35% Hispanic.

What district is Young Men's Academy in?

Paterson Public School District

How many students attend Young Men's Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 65 students attended Young Men's Academy.

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