Helen I. Smith School vs Mount Tabor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen I. Smith School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
340 students
Mount Tabor Elementary School
Mount Tabor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Helen I. Smith School Saddle Brook, New Jersey | Mount Tabor Elementary School Mount Tabor, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,479 | #275 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #20757 of 50,301 | #1615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 73% |
| city | Saddle Brook | Mount Tabor |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Tabor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 56.3).
- •Mount Tabor Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 37%).
- •Mount Tabor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Mount Tabor Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 29.1%).
- •Helen I. Smith School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helen I. Smith School better than Mount Tabor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Tabor Elementary School ranks higher (87.1 vs 56.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Helen I. Smith School and Mount Tabor Elementary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Saddle Brook and Mount Tabor in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen I. Smith School: 340. Mount Tabor Elementary School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen I. Smith School and Mount Tabor Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Helen I. Smith School is 955th of 1,479 and Mount Tabor Elementary School is 275th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).