Serving 11 students in grades 6-8, Strive Alternative Middle 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(15-16)82%
26%
Black
(15-16)18%
16%
White
(15-16)n/a
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
How many students attend Strive Alternative Middle School?
11 students attend Strive Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Strive Alternative Middle School students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Strive Alternative Middle School?
Strive Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Strive Alternative Middle School offer ?
Strive Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Strive Alternative Middle School part of?
Strive Alternative Middle School is part of Paterson Public School District.
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