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Phillip G. Vroom No. 2 Elementary School

18 WEST 26TH ST, BAYONNE, NJ 07002

Ranked 122 of 257 in New Jersey

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Phillip G. Vroom No. 2 Elementary School

18 WEST 26TH ST, BAYONNE, NJ 07002

About Phillip G. Vroom No. 2 Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 49% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
437
Total Students
$70120
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 39.3%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic 28.7%
Black 16%
Two+ Races 8.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
39.3%
Asian
6.4%
Hispanic
28.7%
Black
16%
Two+ Races
8.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 437
46.2%
202 Female
53.8%
235 Male

Student Population

437 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

482 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Phillip G. Vroom No. 2 Elementary School Contact Information

Address

18 WEST 26TH ST, BAYONNE, NJ 07002

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Phone

(201) 858-5956

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: NA

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The school still appears on data-review websites, which have recently shown the school to be in the low 50% of schools in New Jersey in overall test scores.

The school’s website mentions current supports, like a free, live, on-demand tutoring program available through an educational platform.

The school’s performance report for 2023-24 states it has received the Healthier Generations Bronze Award for offering nutritious breakfast and lunch daily and for offering wellness activities throughout the year.

FAQ

Q1. What steps must the school take in administering homework and balancing academic obligations?

Ans. Teachers provide students with age-appropriate homework that focuses on skills rather than quantity of homework. Teachers want the homework to be a function of helping the student academically develop, but also respect student enjoyment and time to themselves, which is a priority.

Q2. What support is provided for English Language Learners (ELL)?

Ans. ELL students receive English instruction based on their proficiency level. Teachers work collaboratively to plan and deliver bilingual support, and culturally competent interventions to help the student adapt in the classroom context.

Q3. Are health services available on campus?

Ans. Yes, we have a full time nurse on staff that provides first aid for emergencies, health screenings, in coordination with wellness services.

Q4. How does the school prepare students for high school readiness?

Ans. The 8th grade will include transition counseling in regards to academic and career goals of high school electives, etc.

Q5. What precautions are there for digital safety and responsible use of technology?

Ans. Students will receive instruction in digital citizenship including lessons on responsible behavior and privacy for how to conduct themselves.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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