Salome H. Long Memorial School vs. Helen I. Smith School
Should you attend Salome H. Long Memorial School or Helen I. Smith School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Salome H. Long Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
n/a
Overview
Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Salome H. Long Memorial School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
299 students
325 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1297 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
44
Grade 1 Students
42
45
Grade 2 Students
49
42
Grade 3 Students
38
44
Grade 4 Students
47
37
Grade 5 Students
42
41
Grade 6 Students
44
43
Ungraded Students
3
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
23%
34%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
68%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
