Serving 325 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Helen I. Smith School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen I. Smith School is 0.60, 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.
Helen I. Smith School is ranked #1297 out of 2,201 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Helen I. Smith School?
325 students attend Helen I. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Helen I. Smith School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen I. Smith School?
Helen I. Smith School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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?
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