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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J Spencer Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
J Spencer Smith School's student population of 347 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
5%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
54%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Spencer Smith School's ranking?
J Spencer Smith School is ranked #107 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are J Spencer Smith School often compared to?
J Spencer Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Stillman School, Malcolm S Mackay School by visitors of our site.
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?
J Spencer Smith School is part of Tenafly Public School District.
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