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Ranked 229 of 257 in New Jersey
Top schools in PassaicRanked 229 of 257 in New Jersey
See top schools in PassaicWilliam B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11, situated at 390 Gregory Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey, is a public K-8 school which enrolls about 850-900 students and keeps the student-teacher ratio around 12:1. It is one of the leading elementary schools in Passaic, New Jersey, offering a curriculum that emphasizes reading, math, science and social studies, while still providing after-school programs, art and music classes, and parent engagement activities. The student body is predominantly Hispanic. Recent statistics on performance reveal that the proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages in math 5% and reading 19%. However, the school still promotes a community-oriented atmosphere and is devoted to student development and diverse learning.
867 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
326 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
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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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:05am - 2:55pm
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.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
The minutes of the meeting held by the school district on June 30, 2025, mention that the Passaic Board of Education gave its approval for the application to be submitted for upgrading the toilet-room facilities in the Pre-K/Kindergarten classrooms of several schools including School 11, for the 2025-26 year.
The minutes of July 22, 2024, state that the New Jersey Department of Education recognized four schools in the district for adherence to the PBSIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) framework, among which is School 1.
Q1. What measures does the school take against bullying and other behavioral issues?
Ans. The school has a strict zero-tolerance anti-bullying policy along with counseling and peer mediation programs to support conflict resolution.
Q2. Are there any provisions regarding gifted students or advanced academic programs?
Ans. Yes, indeed, the Honors and Enrichment Programs are the main ones that allow gifted kids to demonstrate and develop their academic skills.
Q3. What are the most commonly spoken languages by the students and their families?
Ans. The Passaic community is very diverse, and thus the most spoken languages are English and Spanish since they represent the largest share of the population.
Q4. Are there any community partnerships or outreach programs?
Ans. The school collaborates with local groups and city projects in the areas of civic awareness, environmental issues, and career exposure, to mention a few.
Q5. What procedures are in place to evaluate the academic performance of students?
Ans. The evaluation of student academic performance is done through different ways state standardized tests, classroom assessments, and periodic progress reports sent to parents being among them.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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