Passaic City School District

Passaic City School District serves 12,834 students across 21 schools in a suburban setting within Passaic County. The district experienced a 1.6% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 supported by 1,000 teachers.

Academically, the district's performance measures fall substantially below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 17.7% compared to the state average of 40.2%, while reading proficiency is 31.1% against a state average of 51.7%. The graduation rate of 72.1% trails the state average of 90.0%. Chronic absenteeism affects 24.2% of the student population, representing a significant attendance challenge.

The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 99.7% of students qualifying for this category. English learners comprise 35.8% of enrollment, and 15.8% of students receive special education services. Demographically, the district is 93.7% Hispanic, 3.0% Black, 1.4% Asian, and 1.1% White.

Financially, Passaic City operates with a per-pupil spending of $14,668, slightly above the state average of $13,992, with a total budget of $408.7 million. Revenue sources are heavily dependent on state funding at 80.4%, federal support at 15.3%, and local contributions at 4.4%, reflecting limited local revenue generation capacity. This funding structure indicates reliance on external revenue streams to support district operations.