School Overview
Grace Wilday Junior High School, located on Brooklawn Avenue in Roselle, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution for the local community, catering to students in the middle school grades. As part of the Roselle Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, helping students transition from primary education toward the more demanding requirements of high school. The facility serves as a focal point for neighborhood families, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and consistent educational standards.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities, aiming to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the humanities. Beyond the classroom, Grace Wilday strives to create a supportive culture that promotes character development, extracurricular engagement, and school pride. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in their future secondary education but also to become responsible and engaged citizens within the Roselle community.
482
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grace Wilday Junior High School
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic239
Black225
Asian2
Two or More5
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    239 (49.6%)
  • Black
    225 (46.7%)
  • White
    10 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Roselle Public School District
Phone: (908)298-2066
Website: http://roselleschools.org/wilday
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 327
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Grade 7 222
Grade 8 260

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Grace Wilday Junior High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7222
Grade 8260
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Grace Wilday Junior High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22246.1%
Male26053.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)