Terence C. Reilly School No 7

www.epsnj.org/Domain/38

1,130 Students

Middle School 2nd - 8th

School Overview

Terence C. Reilly School #7, located on First Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a prominent PK-8 institution within the Elizabeth Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its specialized focus as a magnet-style institution. It is particularly well-regarded for its robust Gifted and Talented program, which provides accelerated learning opportunities for high-achieving students, alongside a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare middle-schoolers for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school fosters a structured and supportive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement, often utilizing its PK-8 structure to create a consistent developmental experience for children throughout their formative years. As a cornerstone of the Elizabeth community, Terence C. Reilly School #7 is frequently cited for its dedicated faculty and its ongoing efforts to integrate technology and diverse learning strategies to meet the evolving needs of its urban student body.

1,130

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Terence C. Reilly School No 7
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	838
Black	161
Asian	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
838 (74.3%)
Black
161 (14.3%)
White
81 (7.2%)
Asian
45 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(908)436-6030
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/38
Grade Range:	2nd - 8th
Total Students:	1,130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	731
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	156

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 112

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 155

Grade 5 150

Grade 6 148

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 138