School 28
Paterson, NJ · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
School 28 is a middle school located in Paterson, New Jersey. The school serves 484 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 47/100 (D), School 28 performs below the state average for New Jersey. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
78% 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
School 28 has a DataScore of 47/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
School 28 has 484 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
School 28 has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -9.
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.
School 28 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.