Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Garrett Morgan Academy 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
76%
34%
Black
18%
14%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garrett Morgan Academy?
The graduation rate of Garrett Morgan Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Garrett Morgan Academy?
183 students attend Garrett Morgan Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Garrett Morgan Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Garrett Morgan Academy offer ?
Garrett Morgan Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garrett Morgan Academy part of?
Garrett Morgan Academy is part of Paterson 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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