Eric S. Smith Middle School

2 Monroe Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Eric S. Smith Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eric S. Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Eric S. Smith Middle School's student population of 647 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
647 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Eric S. Smith Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eric S. Smith Middle School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#390 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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38%
26%
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66%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
77%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eric S. Smith Middle School's ranking?
Eric S. Smith Middle School is ranked #390 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Eric S. Smith Middle School often compared to?
Eric S. Smith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ramapo Ridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Eric S. Smith Middle School?
647 students attend Eric S. Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Eric S. Smith Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eric S. Smith Middle School?
Eric S. Smith Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eric S. Smith Middle School offer ?
Eric S. Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eric S. Smith Middle School part of?
Eric S. Smith Middle School is part of Ramsey School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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