Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School
Paterson, NJ · Middle School · Grades 1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School is a middle school located in Paterson, New Jersey. The school serves 517 students in grades 1-8.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School performs below the state average for New Jersey. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
72% 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
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School has 517 students enrolled in grades 1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -5.
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.
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School 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.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.