LIFE SKILLS

LIFE SKILLS is a public school that is part of the Bergen County Special Services School District school district, located in Paramus, NJ with about 93 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 15 teachers, LIFE SKILLS has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 provided information, **LIFE SKILLS** is an educational facility located at 540 Farview Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey. This program is typically operated as a specialized component of the Bergen County Special Services School District (BCSSSD). It is designed to provide high-needs students with an intensive, functional curriculum that prioritizes independence and real-world application over traditional academic tracks.

The program focuses heavily on preparing students for life beyond the classroom by teaching essential daily living tasks, social-emotional development, and vocational skills. By utilizing a highly structured environment, the school aims to support students with significant developmental or cognitive challenges in reaching their maximum potential, helping them gain the practical abilities necessary to navigate their communities and personal lives with increased autonomy.

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

540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652-4832
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LIFE SKILLS is a public school in Paramus, NJ with about 93 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
93
Teachers:
15
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 93 students

White
43.0%
Hispanic/Latino
31.2%
Black or African American
15.1%
Asian
9.7%
Two or more races
1.1%

Female
36.6%
Male
63.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.