Summary:
The 07504 zip code of Paterson, New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Paterson Public School District. While the high school, Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success (STARS) High School, shows promising performance, the elementary schools in this area face significant challenges in academic achievement, resource allocation, and student engagement.
Among the standout schools, STARS High School stands out with the highest spending per student, the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, and a more diverse student population compared to the elementary schools. At the elementary level, School 20 emerges as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the lowest student-teacher ratio among the elementary schools.
However, the data also reveals stark performance disparities, with School 13 standing out as the lowest-performing school, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at School 13 (67.0%), could be a crucial step in improving educational outcomes for these schools. While increased resources may contribute to better academic outcomes, as seen at STARS High School, the variation in performance among the elementary schools suggests that factors beyond funding and staffing ratios may play a significant role in student achievement.
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