EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED

EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED is a public school that is part of the Bergen County Special Services School District school district, located in Paramus, NJ with about 109 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 26 teachers, EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the school:

The facility located at 540 Farview Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey, functions as a specialized educational setting dedicated to serving students classified as "EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED" (often categorized in modern educational terms as having an Emotional Behavioral Disability or EBD). These schools are designed to provide a highly structured and therapeutic environment for students whose emotional or behavioral challenges significantly impede their ability to succeed in a traditional general education classroom.

The programming at this location typically emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating intensive academic instruction with robust behavioral and mental health support. Students generally receive individualized attention through specialized curricula, small class sizes, and access to therapeutic resources—such as counseling or behavioral intervention plans—aimed at developing coping mechanisms, social-emotional skills, and the academic progress necessary for them to eventually transition back to a less restrictive educational environment.

For more information, contact EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED at (201) 343-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.