Herma S. Simmons Elementary School

300 West Chestnut Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Herma S. Simmons Elementary 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Herma S. Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Herma S. Simmons Elementary School's student population of 658 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
658 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Herma S. Simmons Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is 0.68, 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)
#1768 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
26%
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31%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
15%
32%
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Black
24%
15%
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White
48%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 Herma S. Simmons Elementary School's ranking?
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is ranked #1768 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
658 students attend Herma S. Simmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Herma S. Simmons Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herma S. Simmons Elementary School offer ?
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Herma S. Simmons Elementary School part of?
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is part of Clayton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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