School Overview
The facility located at 540 Farview Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey, is a specialized educational site operated by the Bergen County Special Services School District (BCSSSD). Known for its focused programming, the school is dedicated to serving students with significant and multiple disabilities. Its primary mission is to provide a highly structured, therapeutic, and academic environment that addresses the complex physical, cognitive, and sensory needs of its student population, ensuring they receive specialized instruction tailored to their individual requirements.

The school is noted for its interdisciplinary approach, integrating intensive special education services with clinical support. The curriculum typically emphasizes the development of functional life skills, communication abilities, and social-emotional growth, often incorporating assistive technology and therapies such as physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy. By providing a supportive and accessible campus, the school aims to empower students to achieve their maximum level of independence while fostering a safe and inclusive community for families and learners within the Bergen County area.
55
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Multiple Disabilities Continuum
Demographic Student Count
White20
Hispanic26
Black5
Asian4
  • Hispanic
    26 (47.3%)
  • White
    20 (36.4%)
  • Black
    5 (9.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (7.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bergen County Special Services School District
Phone: (201)343-6000
Website: http://www.bergen.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 8
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Multiple Disabilities Continuum
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten1
Grade 12
Grade 24
Grade 35
Grade 43
Grade 58
Grade 76
Grade 82
Grade 95
Grade 105
Grade 117
Grade 127
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Multiple Disabilities Continuum
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2138.2%
Male3461.8%
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