D
Needs Improvement
48/100

School 15

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 98 OAK STREET, Paterson, NJ 07501
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st 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

48
Repit Score
out of 100
545
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$32K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%4/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.87 in 2009–19; 67th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% 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 −19 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 proficiency17% (−40 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency14% (−33 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
Black10%10%reading -26 pts, math -18 pts4th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%12%reading -25 pts, math -24 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -20 pts, math -20 pts3rd 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 98 OAK STREET
City Paterson
ZIP Code 07501
District 3412690
NCES School ID 341269004902
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07501

Understanding the community around School 15 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,776
Per Capita Income $21,039
Poverty Rate 24.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%
High School or Higher 70.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $283,300
Median Rent $1,353
Owner-Occupied 13.5%
Renter-Occupied 86.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for School 15.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 85.9%
Black 11.2%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Races 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 545
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for School 15?
School 15 has a Repit School Score of 48 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 School 15?
School 15 has 545 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does School 15 serve?
School 15 serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does School 15 receive per student?
School 15 receives $31,953 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around School 15 in 07501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$485,938
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,719
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
86.5%

Other Schools in 07501

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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