Mario Drago School No. 3
Passaic, NJ · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Mario Drago School No. 3 is a middle school located in Passaic, New Jersey. The school serves 694 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 41/100 (D), Mario Drago School No. 3 performs below the state average for New Jersey. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
99% 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
Mario Drago School No. 3 has a DataScore of 41/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Mario Drago School No. 3 has 694 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
Yes, Mario Drago School No. 3 is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +23, 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.
Mario Drago School No. 3 is part of the Passaic City School District in Passaic, New Jersey. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.