Eric S. Smith Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 · Ramsey School District
#50 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey
#145 of 15,369 nationally
About Eric S. Smith Middle School
Eric S. Smith Middle School is a public middle located in Ramsey, in the Ramsey School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 613 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 92.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 50th of 440 ranked middle schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (82th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 613.
There are 5 schools in Ramsey; Eric S. Smith Middle School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)5.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Eric S. Smith Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Eric S. Smith Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Y Dater Elementary School
Ramsey · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
325 students · 1.0 km away
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
Ramsey · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
302 students · 1.1 km away
Ramsey High School
Ramsey · Public high · Grades 9–12
739 students · 1.8 km away
Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School
Ramsey · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
331 students · 2.2 km away
Ramapo Ridge
Mahwah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students · 2.3 km away
Lenape Meadows
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
418 students · 2.4 km away
Joyce Kilmer School
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
394 students · 2.7 km away
Mahwah High School
Mahwah · Public high · Grades 9–12
829 students · 2.7 km away
Betsy Ross Elementary
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades K–3
238 students · 3.0 km away
Northern Highlands Regional High School
Allendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students · 3.5 km away
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Indian Hill School
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610 students
Lyndhurst Middle School
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Grant Intermediate School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eric S. Smith Middle School a good school?
Eric S. Smith Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 92.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #50 of 440 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Eric S. Smith Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Eric S. Smith Middle School ranks #50 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey and #145 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Eric S. Smith Middle School?
Eric S. Smith Middle School had 613 students in 2025.
Is Eric S. Smith Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Eric S. Smith Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Eric S. Smith Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Eric S. Smith Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.