Serving 1,074 students in grades 2-8, Terence C. Reilly School No 7 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 1,074 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Terence C. Reilly School No 7's student population of 1,074 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
1,074 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
70%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terence C. Reilly School No 7's ranking?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is ranked #549 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Terence C. Reilly School No 7 often compared to?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7is often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
1,074 students attend Terence C. Reilly School No 7.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Terence C. Reilly School No 7 students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Terence C. Reilly School No 7 offer ?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Terence C. Reilly School No 7 part of?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
Terence C. Reilly School 7 has benefited myself as an student in so many ways . I for one would rate this school within a 10/10 . This school is filled with successful students , thanks' to our teacher's and principal . I have learned so many thing's from this school that I now can carry on with me in the future .
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