SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

23%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

21%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

3%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

60%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

5%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

3%
26%

ELA Proficiency

60%
46%

Science Proficiency

5%
21%

NJ Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

80%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

10%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

4

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

23%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

23%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
7%

AP Computer Science

0%
2%

AP Math

2%
5%

NJ Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

20.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.33 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$66,154

NJ Average: $115,341

Unemployment Rate

8.3%

NJ Average: 6.2%

Median Home value

$348,234

NJ Average: $465,927

Median Rent

$1,444 /mo

NJ Average: $1,834

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

76.8%

NJ Average: 90.3%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

9:1

NJ Average: 11:1

Number of Teachers

21

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$108,886

Average for all teachers in Paterson Public School District

Student to Counselor Ratio

252:1

NJ Average: 328:1

Number of Support Staff

4

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

1

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

NJ Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

80%

NJ Average: 81%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

17

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

54

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

1

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

1

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$15835 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$10.11

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

1%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

38%

Latino

60%

Multiracial

0%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

67%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

2%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

2%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

16%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Paterson Steam High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Distance: 0.7 mi
Paterson P-tech

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 1.1 mi
Memorial Senior High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Distance: 1.2 mi
Fair Lawn High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Distance: 1.4 mi
International High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Distance: 1.9 mi
John F. Kennedy High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 7%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Distance: 2.2 mi
Passaic County-manchester Regional High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Distance: 2.3 mi
Hawthorne High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Distance: 2.4 mi
Glen Rock High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Distance: 2.8 mi
Passaic County Technical Institute

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Distance: 3.0 mi