Muhammad Ali School Number 23
Passaic, NJ · Passaic City School District
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, large
415th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
63 Dayton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
(973)470-5500NCES ID 341254006149Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Muhammad Ali School Number 23 415th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2023 to 6th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 458 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 430 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.2% | 95.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
| Black | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0 pts |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Typical home value $560K in zip 07055 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Muhammad Ali School Number 23
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ELA 12% ▼9 · Math 12% ▲2Compare - #142Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20Passaic City School District · 0.8 mi away142nd of 440
ELA 74% ▲53 · Math 51% ▲41Compare - #339Garfield Middle SchoolGarfield Public School District · 1.2 mi away339th of 440
ELA 45% ▲24 · Math 24% ▲14Compare - #244Classical Academy Charter School of CliftonClassical Academy Charter School of Clifton · 1.4 mi away · charter244th of 440
ELA 53% ▲32 · Math 42% ▲32Compare - #162Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolLodi School District · 1.4 mi away162nd of 440
ELA 79% ▲58 · Math 41% ▲31Compare - #349Christopher Columbus Middle SchoolClifton Public School District · 1.8 mi away349th of 440
ELA 39% ▲18 · Math 27% ▲17Compare - #57Union SchoolRutherford School District · 2.3 mi away57th of 440
ELA 81% ▲60 · Math 68% ▲58Compare - #136Hasbrouck Heights Middle SchoolHasbrouck Heights School District · 2.4 mi away136th of 440
ELA 69% ▲48 · Math 57% ▲47Compare
What school district is Muhammad Ali School Number 23 in?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is part of the Passaic City School District district in Passaic, New Jersey.
Is Muhammad Ali School Number 23 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Muhammad Ali School Number 23 415th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
Hispanic 95%, Black 4% (430 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Muhammad Ali School Number 23 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07055 is $560K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.