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School 18 (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026) - Paterson, NJ

School 18

51 E 18th Street
Paterson, NJ 07524
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 601 students in grades 1-8, School 18 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 18 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School 18's student population of 601 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue and White
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Every Child, Every Day, Every Way

School Rankings

School 18 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 18 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1979 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10%
38%
26%
49%
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
91%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
1%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School 18's ranking?
School 18 is ranked #1979 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 18?
601 students attend School 18.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of School 18 students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 18?
School 18 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 18 offer ?
School 18 offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School 18 part of?
School 18 is part of Paterson Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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