Serving 491 students in grades 1-8, Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School's student population of 491 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Motto
We Are the Bulldogs of Brilliance.
School Rankings
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School 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 Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2130 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
64%
35%
Black
35%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School's ranking?
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School is ranked #2130 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School?
491 students attend Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School?
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School offer ?
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School part of?
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School is part of Paterson Public School District.
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