D−
School 12
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
121 North Second Street, Paterson, NJ 07522 · (973) 321-0120 · Part of Paterson City School District
Students
474
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–8
What stands out about School 12
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency0.5%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 47.3%
Location
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121 North Second Street, Paterson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten51
Grade 159
Grade 245
Grade 332
Grade 456
Grade 545
Grade 669
Grade 756
Grade 861
Enrollment over time
546’20
496’21
533’22
482’23
474’24
Down 13.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 73%Black 25%Asian 1%White <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.