Joseph A. Taub School
PATERSON, NJ · Paterson Public School District · Grades 6-8
384th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 13%▲ Improving
Joseph A. Taub School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joseph A. Taub School 384th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — improving.
Joseph A. Taub School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 925 students tested
Joseph A. Taub School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 968 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.7% | 59.0% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 25.0% | 26.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 16.6% | 11.1% | ▼ 5.5 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Joseph A. Taub School
Typical home value $539K in zip 07502 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Joseph A. Taub School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Young Men's AcademyPaterson Public School District · 1.1 mi away376th of 440
ELA 39% · Math 16% - 2Prospect Park Middle SchoolProspect Park Public School District · 1.5 mi away388th of 440
ELA 29% · Math 22% - 5Washington Park SchoolTotowa Public School District · 1.6 mi away235th of 440
ELA 62% · Math 37% - 1New Roberto ClementePaterson Public School District · 1.8 mi away432nd of 440
ELA 12% · Math 10% - 4Memorial Middle SchoolWoodland Park School District · 1.9 mi away288th of 440
ELA 54% · Math 32% - 8Anthony Wayne Middle SchoolWayne Township Public School District · 2 mi away128th of 440
ELA 70% · Math 58% - 6High Mountain SchoolNorth Haledon School District · 2.7 mi away194th of 440
ELA 64% · Math 47% - 8Memorial Middle SchoolFair Lawn Public School District · 2.9 mi away114th of 440
ELA 73% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joseph A. Taub School in?
Joseph A. Taub School is part of the Paterson Public School District district in PATERSON, New Jersey.
Is Joseph A. Taub School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph A. Taub School 384th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph A. Taub School?
Hispanic 59%, Asian 26%, Black 11%, White 4% (968 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph A. Taub School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07502 is $539K 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.