D−
Sonia Sotomayor School #21
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
225 Madison Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 · (973) 470-5500 · Part of Passaic City School District
Students
499
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Sonia Sotomayor School #21
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 35 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 27% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 47.3%
Location
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225 Madison Street, Passaic
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten72
Grade 154
Grade 268
Grade 341
Grade 458
Grade 547
Grade 645
Grade 759
Grade 855
Enrollment over time
684’20
635’21
588’22
539’23
499’24
Down 27% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 96%Black 3%Two or more races <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.