School 3

Summary:

School 3 is an elementary school located in Paterson, New Jersey, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 336 students. It is part of the Paterson Public School District, which has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, School 3 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1209 out of 1338 elementary schools in the state.

The school faces significant challenges in academic achievement, with students consistently underperforming the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in NJSLA English Language Arts ranged from 17.8% to 30% at School 3, compared to the Paterson district average of 17.3% to 29.4% and the state average of 43.6% to 53.9%. The mathematics proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 5% to 30.4% at School 3, compared to 10.3% to 19.7% for the district and 36.2% to 47.6% for the state. Additionally, School 3 has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.6% to 49.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average of around 10-15%.

While some nearby schools, such as Alexander Hamilton Academy, Norman S. Weir, and School 2, show slightly better academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, they still struggle to meet state averages and are also ranked in the bottom 25-30% of New Jersey elementary schools. The two charter schools in the area, Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson and Community Charter School of Paterson, generally outperform the traditional public schools in the Paterson district, including School 3, in both academic achievement and student attendance.


Detail:

Public K-8

 448 Main Street
       Paterson, NJ  07501-2818


(973) 321-0030

District: Paterson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1209th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,917 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.0%
African American:
2.8%
Asian:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.2% Help


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Compare Details School 3 ranks worse than 90.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 13th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Paterson Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details School 3 ranks worse than 90.2% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.69. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94%), African American (2.8%), Asian (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Paterson Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School 3 is 7.7, which is the lowest among 30 elementary schools in the Paterson Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at School 3 is $8,917. 16 elementary schools in the Paterson Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School 3:

SchoolDigger ranks School 3 1209th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See School 3 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks School 3 670th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See School 3 in the ranking list.)

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Paterson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson Public School District 572nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for School 3

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Rank History for all elementary school students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.18 1154th 1204 4.2%
2004 2.01 1254th 1298 3.4%
2005 3.25 1254th 1303 3.8%
2006 6.89 1212th 1314 7.8%
2007 15.68 1175th 1329 11.6%
2008 14.67 1188th 1338 11.2%
2009 15.28 1177th 1346 12.6%
2010 14.82 1194th 1354 11.8%
2011 13.49 1212th 1360 10.9%
2012 15.61 1183rd 1363 13.2%
2013 22.58 1124th 1367 17.8%
2014 26.16 1089th 1363 20.1%
2015 18.04 1137th 1357 16.2%
2016 11.60 1198th 1346 11.0%
2017 10.36 1219th 1352 9.8%
2018 9.31 1244th 1353 8.1%
2019 17.78 1147th 1360 15.7%
2021 13.11 1154th 1317 12.4%
2022 7.12 1302nd 1345 3.2%
2023 10.40 1240th 1342 7.6%
2024 11.84 1209th 1338 9.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.37 349th 434 19.6%
2019 34.51 292nd 463 36.9%
2021 52.18 124th 411 69.8%
2022 21.26 426th 489 12.9%
2023 24.24 406th 499 18.6%
2024 19.10 508th 559 9.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.06 891st 1001 11.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.18 798th 942 15.3%
2022 15.30 738th 863 14.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.71 1179th 1333 11.6%
2019 21.97 1066th 1331 19.9%
2021 15.29 1118th 1290 13.3%
2022 7.24 1259th 1326 5.1%
2023 8.27 1227th 1318 6.9%
2024 11.67 1168th 1317 11.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.03 1224th 1334 8.2%
2019 16.88 1126th 1335 15.7%
2021 17.58 1047th 1297 19.3%
2022 9.22 1231st 1324 7.0%
2023 5.51 1271st 1315 3.3%
2024 19.05 1048th 1313 20.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.05 715th 870 17.8%
2019 35.04 585th 899 34.9%
2021 30.61 666th 896 25.7%
2022 9.78 883rd 953 7.3%
2023 10.54 906th 982 7.7%
2024 10.75 913th 989 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for School 3

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Rank History for all middle school students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.22 518th 574 9.8%
2004 29.44 457th 588 22.3%
2005 11.93 526th 599 12.2%
2006 23.90 493rd 615 19.8%
2007 9.17 563rd 631 10.8%
2008 13.35 555th 640 13.3%
2009 19.10 551st 664 17.0%
2010 20.83 565th 677 16.5%
2011 10.33 610th 684 10.8%
2012 15.40 580th 677 14.3%
2013 18.59 577th 704 18.0%
2014 17.48 598th 717 16.6%
2015 17.94 594th 713 16.7%
2016 22.34 567th 713 20.5%
2017 24.49 535th 712 24.9%
2018 12.48 632nd 716 11.7%
2019 15.09 633rd 745 15.0%
2021 17.75 527th 652 19.2%
2022 11.97 686th 745 7.9%
2023 10.33 701st 748 6.3%
2024 13.69 670th 743 9.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.40 102nd 202 49.5%
2019 21.70 189th 227 16.7%
2022 25.47 226th 270 16.3%
2023 31.49 208th 288 27.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.27 454th 549 17.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.34 600th 680 11.8%
2019 23.32 546th 703 22.3%
2021 16.25 535th 625 14.4%
2022 12.43 665th 726 8.4%
2023 11.71 664th 720 7.8%
2024 45.65 363rd 717 49.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.38 590th 675 12.6%
2019 11.97 620th 697 11.0%
2021 26.40 434th 635 31.7%
2022 14.10 644th 730 11.8%
2023 11.43 667th 718 7.1%
2024 9.22 690th 719 4.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at School 3

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.74 435th 504 13.7%
2019 23.19 422nd 524 19.5%
2021 28.62 362nd 480 24.6%
2022 15.57 542nd 591 8.3%
2023 13.85 547th 587 6.8%
2024 27.05 455th 589 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for School 3

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 20 45 16 485 2 n/a n/a 0 568
1989 11 29 20 368 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1990 12 33 9 386 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1991 7 44 6 423 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1992 9 47 2 438 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1993 12 44 0 440 2 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 9 35 2 420 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1995 7 24 4 439 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 7 24 4 439 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 9 33 7 444 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1999 16 32 5 431 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 12 38 6 427 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 22 48 0 405 4 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 19 43 3 416 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 19 43 3 416 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 17 30 3 391 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 19 36 3 407 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 15 41 2 401 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2007 13 29 1 409 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 11 21 1 388 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 8 19 1 403 0 0 0 0 431
2010 14 21 3 411 0 0 0 0 449
2011 13 22 3 410 0 0 0 0 448
2012 14 17 5 430 0 0 0 0 466
2013 14 19 3 422 0 0 0 0 458
2014 13 15 1 409 0 0 0 0 438
2015 10 9 3 384 0 2 6 0 414
2016 7 11 4 374 0 1 4 0 401
2017 7 17 5 404 0 1 0 0 434
2018 11 19 2 371 0 0 0 0 403
2019 12 16 5 382 0 0 0 0 415
2020 14 16 6 339 0 0 0 0 375
2021 11 21 10 287 0 0 0 0 329
2022 6 20 9 302 0 0 1 0 338
2023 6 8 9 313 0 0 0 0 336
2024 2 6 5 205 0 0 0 0 218

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 School 3

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 35.0 16.2 n/a
1989 428 37.0 11.5 n/a
1990 440 37.0 11.8 74.3
1991 480 32.0 15.0 73.8
1992 496 34.0 14.5 83.9
1993 498 35.0 14.2 80.5
1994 467 37.0 12.6 79.7
1995 474 38.0 12.5 81.4
1996 474 38.0 12.5 81.4
1998 493 36.0 13.7 87.2
1999 484 38.0 12.7 85.7
2000 483 39.6 12.2 99.4
2001 479 39.8 12.0 95.2
2002 481 48.6 9.9 93.6
2003 481 48.6 9.9 93.6
2004 441 52.0 8.5 75.3
2005 466 49.0 9.5 n/a
2006 459 50.0 9.2 86.5
2007 452 49.0 9.2 94.9
2008 421 32.0 13.2 93.3
2009 431 36.3 10.0 97.4
2010 449 34.0 13.2 97.1
2011 448 33.0 13.5 90.6
2012 466 34.0 13.6 94.4
2013 458 38.5 11.8 91.7
2014 438 37.0 11.8 90.4
2015 414 36.0 11.5 2.2
2016 401 29.0 13.8 84.5
2017 434 32.0 13.5 86.2
2018 403 32.0 12.5 92.8
2019 415 34.0 12.2 70.8
2020 375 33.0 11.3 95.2
2021 329 30.0 10.9 86.3
2022 338 29.0 11.6 95.6
2023 336 30.0 11.2 85.4
2024 218 28.0 7.7 92.2

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 School 3

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 35.0 16.2 n/a
1989 428 37.0 11.5 n/a
1990 440 37.0 11.8 74.3
1991 480 32.0 15.0 73.8
1992 496 34.0 14.5 83.9
1993 498 35.0 14.2 80.5
1994 467 37.0 12.6 79.7
1995 474 38.0 12.5 81.4
1996 474 38.0 12.5 81.4
1998 493 36.0 13.7 87.2
1999 484 38.0 12.7 85.7
2000 483 39.6 12.2 99.4
2001 479 39.8 12.0 95.2
2002 481 48.6 9.9 93.6
2003 481 48.6 9.9 93.6
2004 441 52.0 8.5 75.3
2005 466 49.0 9.5 n/a
2006 459 50.0 9.2 86.5
2007 452 49.0 9.2 94.9
2008 421 32.0 13.2 93.3
2009 431 36.3 10.0 97.4
2010 449 34.0 13.2 97.1
2011 448 33.0 13.5 90.6
2012 466 34.0 13.6 94.4
2013 458 38.5 11.8 91.7
2014 438 37.0 11.8 90.4
2015 414 36.0 11.5 2.2
2016 401 29.0 13.8 84.5
2017 434 32.0 13.5 86.2
2018 403 32.0 12.5 92.8
2019 415 34.0 12.2 70.8
2020 375 33.0 11.3 95.2
2021 329 30.0 10.9 86.3
2022 338 29.0 11.6 95.6
2023 336 30.0 11.2 85.4
2024 218 28.0 7.7 92.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for School 3

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,917

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

Impact of COVID-19 on School 3

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1147th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1240th of 1342 Elementary schools
 8.1%
Ranks 633rd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 701st of 748 Middle schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School 3)2110.3
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)24.913.8
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (School 3)309.5
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)27.615.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School 3)23.817.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)32.721.2
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (School 3)11.64.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)23.613
 10.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School 3)40.537.9
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)32.724.9
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (School 3)42.520
 22.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)2112.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School 3)41.59.7
 31.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)3224
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (School 3)23.80
 23.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)17.310.1
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School 3)31.622.9
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)3731
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (School 3)8.35.4
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)16.811
 5.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School 3)34.123.7
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)38.132.3
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (School 3)12.86.1
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Paterson Public School District)9.75.6
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415336
 19%
African American168
 50%
American Indian00
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic382313
 18.1%
Pacific Islander00
White126
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.8%85.4%
 14.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended School 3.

School 3 ranks in the bottom 9.6% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at School 3 are 94% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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