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School 15 is an elementary school located in Paterson, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with 596 students. It is part of the Paterson Public School District, which has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 572 out of 613 districts in the state.
School 15 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 1251-1332 out of around 1,350 schools. The school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 7.9% of 3rd graders, 10.5% of 4th graders, and 14.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 43.6%, 50.8%, and 52.3% respectively. The math proficiency rates tell a similar story, with only 12.2% of 3rd graders, 14.2% of 4th graders, and 12.9% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to state averages of 47.6%, 45%, and 40.1%. Additionally, School 15 has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 49.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
When comparing School 15 to other nearby schools in the Paterson district, it consistently underperforms. For instance, Alexander Hamilton Academy and School 3 have significantly higher academic proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite spending $12,108 per student (higher than the state average), School 15's academic outcomes remain dismal, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance.
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