Serving 509 students in grades 7-8, Grace Wilday Junior High School 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 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grace Wilday Junior High School's student population of 509 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grace Wilday Junior High School 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 Grace Wilday Junior High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1933 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
46%
32%
Black
50%
15%
White
2%
40%
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
51%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Wilday Junior High School's ranking?
Grace Wilday Junior High School is ranked #1933 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Grace Wilday Junior High School often compared to?
Grace Wilday Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonard V Moore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grace Wilday Junior High School?
509 students attend Grace Wilday Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Grace Wilday Junior High School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace Wilday Junior High School?
Grace Wilday Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grace Wilday Junior High School offer ?
Grace Wilday Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Grace Wilday Junior High School part of?
Grace Wilday Junior High School is part of Roselle Public School District.
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