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ASchoolGrades
263
Enrollment
38%
Proficiency
+18 pts
3-Year Growth
9.4:1
Student:Teacher

Performance Overview

Academic Proficiency
38%
Students meeting grade-level standards
3-Year Growth
+18
Proficiency change over 3 years
Resource Access
59/100
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About This School

Dale Avenue is a elementary school located in Paterson, New Jersey. The school serves 263 students in grades -1-2.

With a DataScore of 50/100 (C), Dale Avenue performs at the state average for New Jersey. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.

69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dale Avenue has a DataScore of 50/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.

Dale Avenue has 263 students enrolled in grades -1-2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.

Yes, Dale Avenue is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +18, showing meaningful academic improvement.

The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.

Dale Avenue is part of the Paterson Public School District in Paterson, New Jersey. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.

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DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.