D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Joseph A. Taub School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 202 UNION AVENUE, Paterson, NJ 07502
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 37th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
968
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$32K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%37/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 34th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 68% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−21 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−29 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black27%3%reading -9 pts, math -17 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic29%11%reading -16 pts, math -18 pts10th percentile (list)
Asian52%32%reading -33 pts, math -47 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income38%19%reading -2 pts, math -7 pts28th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 202 UNION AVENUE
City Paterson
ZIP Code 07502
District 3412690
NCES School ID 341269003263
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07502

Understanding the community around Joseph A. Taub School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,036
Per Capita Income $24,478
Poverty Rate 21.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%
High School or Higher 79.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $329,700
Median Rent $1,418
Owner-Occupied 55.4%
Renter-Occupied 44.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Joseph A. Taub School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 59.0%
Asian 26.1%
Black 11.1%
White 3.6%
Two or More Races 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 968
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Joseph A. Taub School?
Joseph A. Taub School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Joseph A. Taub School?
Joseph A. Taub School has 968 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Joseph A. Taub School serve?
Joseph A. Taub School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Joseph A. Taub School receive per student?
Joseph A. Taub School receives $31,953 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Joseph A. Taub School in 07502 ▼
Avg Home Value
$547,196
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,367
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
44.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026