Serving 867 students in grades Kindergarten-8, William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11's student population of 867 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2062 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
96%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11's ranking?
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is ranked #2062 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?
867 students attend William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 offer ?
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 part of?
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is part of Passaic City School District.
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