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#1438 of 2,466 schools in NJ
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
Elementary School · Passaic City School District
390 Gregory Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055
Enrollment
867
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
867
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,438 of 2,466
In Passaic
#10 of 19
public schools
In district
#10 of 18
Passaic City School District
Academic growth
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
Elementary School in Passaic · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is a public elementary school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District. William B.
Cruise Memorial School No. 11 serves approximately 867 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,438 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 — Students at William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.0/10.
How William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 Compares
See how William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
390 Gregory Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Vincent Capuana School No. 15 (rated 7.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 (rated 6.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Passaic, see our Passaic schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Passaic | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Sonia Sotomayor School #21 Passaic | 0.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering Passaic | 0.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Passaic Preparatory Academy Passaic | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 Passaic | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Passaic | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 Passaic | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Passaic High School No. 12 Passaic | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Vincent Capuana School No. 15 Passaic | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 Passaic | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Passaic | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| MESIVTA OF NORTH JERSEY Passaic | 0.6 mi | — |
| YBH OF PASSAIC-HILLEL Passaic | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| NOBLE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Passaic | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Passaic Arts and Science Charter School Fair Lawn | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| ST NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Passaic | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| YESHIVA KTANA OF PASSAIC GIRLS Passaic | 0.7 mi | 2.9 |
| School #17 Clifton | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Hope Academy Passaic | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| School #15 Clifton | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07055 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,780
Median Home Value
$406,500
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
Population
69,651
College Educated
16.9%
Homeownership
23.5%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
23%
Median Age
30.9
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| Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School Maple Shade, NJ | 6.1 |
| Mckinley Community School New Brunswick, NJ | 6.1 |
| Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 Elizabeth, NJ | 6.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
What grades does William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 serve?
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 has an enrollment of approximately 867 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?
The student-teacher ratio at William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 rank in NJ?
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 ranks #1,438 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11's MySchoolScout rating?
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 a charter school?
No, William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 a Title I school?
No, William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?
99.1% of students at William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 867
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (973) 470-5511
Resources & Links
District
Passaic City School District- District Enrollment
- 12,366
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $33,289
- District Rank
- #10 of 18
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