D−
School 21
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
322 10th Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07514 · (973) 321-0210 · Part of Paterson City School District
Students
665
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
65%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about School 21
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 36 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency0.5%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts11%
State average 47.3%
Location
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322 10th Avenue, Paterson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K23
Kindergarten43
Grade 156
Grade 260
Grade 387
Grade 478
Grade 579
Grade 681
Grade 778
Grade 880
Enrollment over time
694’20
668’21
690’22
642’23
665’24
Down 4.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 78%Black 21%White <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.