Serving 628 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 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 628 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Eric S. Smith Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eric S. Smith Middle School is 0.45, 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.
Eric S. Smith Middle School is ranked #403 out of 2,201 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Eric S. Smith Middle School?
628 students attend Eric S. Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Eric S. Smith Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 628 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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