Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J Spencer Smith School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
J Spencer Smith School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J Spencer Smith School is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend J Spencer Smith School?
347 students attend J Spencer Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of J Spencer Smith School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Spencer Smith School?
J Spencer Smith School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does J Spencer Smith School offer ?
J Spencer Smith School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is J Spencer Smith School part of?
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