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Solomon Schechter Day School

721 Orange Avenue, Cranford, NJ, 07016-0701 -

School Notes Overview:

Solomon Schechter Day School produces graduates who will take their place as leaders in the community and whose commitment to Israel and to Judaism will inform their lives and their actions. Our school provides a foundation of Jewish life and learning that students carry with them into the future. Solomon Schechter Day School guides each student to achieve his or her unique intellectual, creative and social potential. We nurture every student to be a proud and motivated American Jew, true to the traditions and values that will drive an enduring worldview and purpose in living a life of meaning. A well-rounded environment and academic excellence encourage our students to be intellectually curious, analytical and independent thinkers; to contribute to the advancement of the arts and sciences; and to serve proudly as citizens and leaders of their communities. We are building a modern kehillah – an exciting, responsive and ethical community. We teach our students to live joyously as knowledgeable Jews, committed to a personal relationship with God within rigorous study of texts, Hebrew literacy, observing mitzvot and a love of Israel. Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union is accredited by the Solomon Schechter Day School Association and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. We meet or exceed New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards. SSDSEU is a beneficiary agency of the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest News Jersey, the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey, and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism....

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School Overview:

	Solomon Schechter Day School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Union County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	736 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	1%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 26 students
	Kind - 65 students
	Grade 1 - 57 students
	Grade 2 - 66 students
	Grade 3 - 71 students
	Grade 4 - 38 students
	Grade 5 - 20 students
	Grade 6 - 62 students
	Grade 7 - 65 students
	Grade 9 - 67 students
	Grade 10 - 69 students
	Grade 11 - 63 students
	Grade 12 - 67 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	161 teachers
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Solomon Schechter Day School produces graduates who will take their place as leaders in the community and whose commitment to Israel and to Judaism will inform their lives and their actions. Our school provides a foundation of Jewish life and learning that students carry with them into the future. Solomon Schechter Day School guides each student to achieve his or her unique intellectual, creative and social potential. We nurture every student to be a proud and motivated American Jew, true to the traditions and values that will drive an enduring worldview and purpose in living a life of meaning. A well-rounded environment and academic excellence encourage our students to be intellectually curious, analytical and independent thinkers; to contribute to the advancement of the arts and sciences; and to serve proudly as citizens and leaders of their communities. We are building a modern kehillah – an exciting, responsive and ethical community. We teach our students to live joyously as knowledgeable Jews, committed to a personal relationship with God within rigorous study of texts, Hebrew literacy, observing mitzvot and a love of Israel. Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union is accredited by the Solomon Schechter Day School Association and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. We meet or exceed New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards. SSDSEU is a beneficiary agency of the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest News Jersey, the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey, and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
Profile last updated: 01/28/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (07016)	School Zip (07016)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	22,578 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	49%	36%
Population Average Age	40 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$76,338	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.7 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	60 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	83% / 17%	62% / 38%