Serving 715 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 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Herma S. Simmons Elementary School serves an attendance zone that covers the entire Clayton, NJ school district, encompassing approximately 7.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School's student population of 715 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1486 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: 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 #1486 out of 2,184 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
715 students attend Herma S. Simmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Herma S. Simmons Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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