Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 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 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 7% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Top Rankings
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2141 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
93%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casimir Pulaski School No. 8's ranking?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 is ranked #2141 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Casimir Pulaski School No. 8?
317 students attend Casimir Pulaski School No. 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Casimir Pulaski School No. 8?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 offer ?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 part of?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 is part of Passaic City School District.
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