Very Good
#514 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 21% in state
Terence C. Reilly School No 7
Middle School · Elizabeth Public Schools · Elizabeth, NJ
An Elizabeth Public Schools middle school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
436 First Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
- Math 65% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Terence C. Reilly School No 7 score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Terence C. Reilly School No 7 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,069/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabeth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,992
Median home value
$339,200
Median rent
$1,543/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
27%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William F. Halloran School No.22Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 2–8 | 0.7 mi | 1,145 | Compare → |
| Hillside Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Joseph E. Soehl Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 905 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Elizabeth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #6 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is listed in Elizabeth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Terence C. Reilly School No 7
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is a public middle school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools, serving approximately 1,147 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Terence C. Reilly School No 7
What grades does Terence C. Reilly School No 7 serve?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 has an enrollment of approximately 1,147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
The student-teacher ratio at Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Terence C. Reilly School No 7 rank in NJ?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 ranks #514 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Terence C. Reilly School No 7's MySchoolScout rating?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Terence C. Reilly School No 7 has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Terence C. Reilly School No 7 a charter school?
No, Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Terence C. Reilly School No 7 a Title I school?
No, Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
75.4% of students at Terence C. Reilly School No 7 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (908) 436-6030
- Area population (ZIP 07206)
- 31,120
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07206; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.