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#2407 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ulysses S. Grant School
Middle School · Trenton Public School District · Trenton, NJ
A Trenton Public School District middle school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
159 N CLINTON AVENUE, Trenton, NJ 08609
- Math 4% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 7% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ulysses S. Grant School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ulysses S. Grant School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), 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
$56,932
Median home value
$96,700
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
30.7%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Monument Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 4–6 | 0.8 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 4–6 | 0.9 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Achievers Early College Prep Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–10 | 1.0 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Clara Parker Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 4–6 | 1.2 mi | 565 | 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.
Trenton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #16 of 25
- District spending per student
- $27,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ulysses S. Grant School is listed in Trenton Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ulysses S. Grant School
Ulysses S. Grant School is a public middle school in Trenton, NJ, part of Trenton Public School District, serving approximately 572 students in grades 4th-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,407 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ulysses S. Grant School
What grades does Ulysses S. Grant School serve?
Ulysses S. Grant School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Ulysses S. Grant School?
Ulysses S. Grant School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulysses S. Grant School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulysses S. Grant School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ulysses S. Grant School rank in NJ?
Ulysses S. Grant School ranks #2,407 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ulysses S. Grant School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ulysses S. Grant School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Ulysses S. Grant School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ulysses S. Grant School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ulysses S. Grant School a charter school?
No, Ulysses S. Grant School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ulysses S. Grant School a Title I school?
No, Ulysses S. Grant School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ulysses S. Grant School?
49.1% of students at Ulysses S. Grant School 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (609) 656-4730
- Area population (ZIP 08609)
- 13,000
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 08609; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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