Joseph A. Taub School vs School 19
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 495 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph A. Taub School
Paterson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
976 students
School 19
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
288 students
| Measure | Joseph A. Taub School Paterson, New Jersey | School 19 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 440 | #960 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13031 of 15,369 | #20861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 976 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 47% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 19 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 24.0).
- •School 19 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •School 19 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Joseph A. Taub School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 74.7%).
- •School 19 does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.4).
- •Joseph A. Taub School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 288.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph A. Taub School better than School 19?
On the Success Index (US), School 19 ranks higher (56.2 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Joseph A. Taub School and School 19?
About 495 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph A. Taub School: 976. School 19: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph A. Taub School and School 19 rank in New Jersey?
Joseph A. Taub School is 422nd of 440 and School 19 is 960th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).