College Achieve Paterson Achieves Outstanding Growth in State Assessments

Published: 5:19 P.M. ET Dec. 17, 2024

We’re proud to share that College Achieve Paterson has achieved remarkable results on the New Jersey State Learning Assessments (NJSLA):

• ELA Scores: Beating the state average by nearly 18 points, with a 91% proficiency rate among 5th graders — a 45-point increase in just two years.
• Math Gains: A 22-point improvement over two years.
• Closing Learning Gaps: Underserved student groups, including economically disadvantaged, Black, Latino, and multilingual learners, outperformed state averages by up to 35 points.

These achievements highlight our unwavering commitment to educational equity, rigorous academics, and data-driven instruction.

“Our approach-rooted in evidence, strategy, and care — meets scholars where they are and lifts them to where they belong: on a path to greatness.” ― Dr. Gemar Mills, Chief Academic Officer.

Congratulations to the students, educators, and families who made this success possible! Together, we’re proving that every scholar can achieve greatness.