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Cicely Tyson Com Elementary School

45 NORTH ARLINGTON ST, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

Ranked 348 of 424 in New Jersey

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Cicely Tyson Com Elementary School

45 NORTH ARLINGTON ST, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

About Cicely Tyson Com Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 22% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
450
Total Students
$99483
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 11.7%
Black 85.9%
Two+ Races 1.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
11.7%
Black
85.9%
Two+ Races
1.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 450
50.1%
225 Female
49.9%
225 Male

Student Population

450 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

512 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Cicely Tyson Com Elementary School Contact Information

Address

45 NORTH ARLINGTON ST, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

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Phone

(973) 414-9222

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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: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM 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

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Latest News

Cicely Tyson Communication Elementary School conducted its Board Meeting on October 28.

FAQ

Q1. What is the mission of Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School from a parent’s view?

Ans. The mission is to provide a safe, enriching learning environment where the whole student—academically and emotionally—is developed.

Q2. How does Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary involve parents in school life?

Ans. The school’s website and news section include opportunities for parents to stay involved and engaged in school activities.

Q3. What kinds of extracurricular or arts programs are offered at Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary?

Ans. As a performing and fine arts elementary school, students are offered programs in arts, music, and performance in addition to core academics.

Q4. How can parents keep track of events at Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School?

Ans. The school posts its full calendar and recent news on the website, giving parents visibility into events and activities.

Q5. How does Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School address student emotional health and development?

Ans. The school emphasizes nurturing the whole student, committing to students’ emotional and academic wellbeing through staff-supported programs.

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
ML

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
F

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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