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Joseph A. Taub School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataMiddleRegularGrades 6–8Suburb: Large

Reported Enrollment

978

students

District

Paterson Public School District

County Context Score

60/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

202 UNION AVENUE, PATERSON, NJ, 07502

School District

Paterson Public School District

NCES Identifiers

School ID
341269003263
District ID
3412690

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

6–8

Middle · Regular

Enrollment

978 students

School Setting

Suburb: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Joseph A. Taub School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Passaic County has 152 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 43 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

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What Joseph A. Taub School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Paterson Public School District, Passaic County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Joseph A. Taub School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Paterson Public School District.

School scale

978 students

Joseph A. Taub School reports 978 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 20 other middle schools in Passaic County with enrollment data, 18 report fewer students and 2 report more. The peer median is 483 students.

County peer set

21 middle schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 487 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

43 district schools

Paterson Public School District lists 30 primary, 3 middle, 9 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

30

Middle

3

High

9

Other

1

Nearby context inside Paterson Public School District

Alexander Hamilton AcademyKG–8 · Primary · 508 studentsListed
Charles J. Riley School 9PK–8 · Primary · 726 studentsListed
Dale AvenuePK–2 · Primary · 263 studentsListed
Dr. Hani Awadallah SchoolPK–8 · Primary · 564 studentsListed
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational ComplexPK–8 · Primary · 601 studentsListed
Edward W. KilpatrickPK–3 · Primary · 345 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Christopher Columbus Middle School6–81,158 students
Woodrow Wilson Middle School6–81,189 students
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 202–8756 students
Macopin Middle School6–8747 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Joseph A. Taub School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Paterson Public School District.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Joseph A. Taub School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Joseph A. Taub School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Joseph A. Taub School with nearby schools?

Joseph A. Taub School should be compared with 21 middle schools in Passaic County, plus other schools in Paterson Public School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Joseph A. Taub School?

Before using Joseph A. Taub School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Paterson Public School District.

Part of Paterson Public School District

Joseph A. Taub School is one of 43 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 22,875 students across 42 schools.

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Schools in District

43

Reported Enrollment

22,875

42 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Alexander Hamilton AcademyKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
  • International High School9–12 · HighListed only
  • Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success9–12 · HighListed only
  • New Roberto Clemente6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Paterson STEAM High School9–12 · HighListed only
  • Paterson P-TECH9–12 · HighListed only
  • Alternative High School9–12 · HighListed only
  • John F. Kennedy High School9–12 · HighProfile
  • Young Men's Academy3–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Dr. Hani Awadallah SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Christopher Columbus Middle School

Grades 6–8
1,158 students
RegularProfile

Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Grades 6–8
1,189 students
RegularProfile

Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20

Grades 2–8
756 students
RegularListed only

Macopin Middle School

Grades 6–8
747 students
RegularListed only

Anthony Wayne Middle School

Grades 6–8
665 students
RegularListed only

Passaic County Schools

County Context Score

60/100

County-level composite across 152 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor