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Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7

155 SUMMER ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055

About Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7

Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7 is down at 155 Summer Street, Passaic, NJ 07055. It's a public elementary school here in Passaic, part of the city school system. They teach kids from pre-K up to either 1st or 2nd grade, it depends on the year.It's known around here as one of the best elementary schools. They have about 250 to 300 kids, and the teacher-to-student ratio is about 11 :1. The school's got a really diverse group of kids, almost all (around 94%) are Hispanic, and most of them can get free or cheap lunches. The school really focuses on getting the kids started right with reading and math. They're also part of the Title I program, which gives extra help since a lot of the students come from tough backgrounds.

Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7 Contact Information

Address

155 SUMMER ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055

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Phone

(974) 470-5507

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
282
Total Students
$93101
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 248 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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: 8:05am - 2:55pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 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.

Student Demographics

White 2.5%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 94.3%
Black 2.5%
Two+ Races 0.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.5%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
94.3%
Black
2.5%
Two+ Races
0.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 282
53%
149 Female
47%
133 Male

Student Population

282 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

369 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. Is there any kind of assistance programs for the development of reading and counting skills?

Ans. Yes, there are interventions that are specifically designed for reading, guided reading, and math skill-building exercises that these programs will mainly focus on.

Q2. Are there any programs tailored for gifted or advanced learners?

Ans. Yes, the school has enrichment and honors programs for students with exceptional performance as a part of its offerings.

Q3. Is the school doing anything to bring the arts into the curriculum?

Ans. Yes, students' participation in visual arts, performing arts, and music is a way of encouraging creativity among them.

Q4. Community service opportunities are being provided for students, right?

Ans. Yes, by participating in service projects that are either school-led or local, students learn to be responsible citizens.

Q5. Is there any technology guidance for home use provided by the school?

Ans. Yes, students and parents are given assistance with the digital learning platforms and with the devices that are for home use.

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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