Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Helen I. Smith 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen I. Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Helen I. Smith School's student population of 295 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen I. Smith 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 Helen I. Smith School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1445 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
33%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Helen I. Smith School's ranking?
Helen I. Smith School is ranked #1445 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Helen I. Smith School often compared to?
Helen I. Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Avenue, Franklin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Helen I. Smith School?
295 students attend Helen I. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Helen I. Smith School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen I. Smith School?
Helen I. Smith School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Helen I. Smith School offer ?
Helen I. Smith School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Helen I. Smith School part of?
Helen I. Smith School is part of Saddle Brook School District.
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