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Helen I. Smith School vs. Salome H. Long Memorial School

Should you attend Helen I. Smith School or Salome H. Long Memorial 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
Helen I. Smith School
30 Cambridge Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Salome H. Long Memorial School
260 Floral Lane
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 342 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 38%). 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 309 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
342 students
309 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Helen I. Smith School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salome H. Long Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Helen I. Smith School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salome H. Long Memorial School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Helen I. Smith School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salome H. Long Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Helen I. Smith School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saddle Brook School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salome H. Long Memorial School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saddle Brook School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1333 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#956 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Helen I. Smith School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salome H. Long Memorial School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in NJ)
40-44%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helen I. Smith School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salome H. Long Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helen I. Smith School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salome H. Long Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helen I. Smith School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salome H. Long Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Helen I. Smith School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Salome H. Long Memorial School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
45
47
Grade 1 Students
46
33
Grade 2 Students
57
44
Grade 3 Students
47
51
Grade 4 Students
47
40
Grade 5 Students
45
50
Grade 6 Students
55
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Helen I. Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saddle Brook School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salome H. Long Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saddle Brook School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Helen I. Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saddle Brook School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Salome H. Long Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saddle Brook School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Helen I. Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saddle Brook School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salome H. Long Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saddle Brook School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% White
53%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Helen I. Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saddle Brook School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salome H. Long Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saddle Brook School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Helen I. Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saddle Brook School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salome H. Long Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saddle Brook School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Helen I. Smith School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salome H. Long Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Helen I. Smith School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salome H. Long Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Helen I. Smith School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salome H. Long Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saddle Brook School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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