Young Men's Academy
Paterson, NJ · Paterson Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 3-8 · Suburb, large
376th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 15%▲ Improving
45 Smith Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
(973)321-2380NCES ID 341269003369Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Young Men's Academy 376th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 49 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 60 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2016, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2016 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.4% | 61.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 38.6% | 38.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Typical home value $476K in zip 07501 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 Young Men's Academy
- #432New Roberto ClementePaterson Public School District · 0.7 mi away432nd of 440
ELA 12% ▼27 · Math 10% ▼6Compare - #384Joseph A. Taub SchoolPaterson Public School District · 1.1 mi away384th of 440
ELA 35% ▼4 · Math 17% ▲1Compare - #388Prospect Park Middle SchoolProspect Park Public School District · 1.4 mi away388th of 440
ELA 29% ▼10 · Math 22% ▲6Compare - #114Memorial Middle SchoolFair Lawn Public School District · 2 mi away114th of 440
ELA 73% ▲34 · Math 59% ▲43Compare - #331Memorial Middle SchoolElmwood Park School District · 2.2 mi away331st of 440
ELA 51% ▲12 · Math 20% ▲4Compare - #235Washington Park SchoolTotowa Public School District · 2.6 mi away235th of 440
ELA 62% ▲23 · Math 37% ▲21Compare - #288Memorial Middle SchoolWoodland Park School District · 2.6 mi away288th of 440
ELA 54% ▲15 · Math 32% ▲16Compare - #349Christopher Columbus Middle SchoolClifton Public School District · 2.6 mi away349th of 440
ELA 39% = · Math 27% ▲11Compare
What school district is Young Men's Academy in?
Young Men's Academy is part of the Paterson Public School District district in Paterson, New Jersey.
Is Young Men's Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Young Men's Academy 376th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Young Men's Academy?
Black 62%, Hispanic 38% (60 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Young Men's Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07501 is $476K 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.