Serving 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
South Mountain Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Mountain Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#463 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
11%
15%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
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 South Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
South Mountain Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are South Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
South Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend South Mountain Elementary School?
589 students attend South Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Mountain Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mountain Elementary School?
South Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Mountain Elementary School offer ?
South Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Mountain Elementary School part of?
South Mountain Elementary School is part of South Orange-Maplewood School District.
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