Helen I. Smith School vs Thomas Jefferson School #9
Helen I. Smith School has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 6.9/10. In math proficiency, Thomas Jefferson School #9 leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Helen I. Smith School
Saddle Brook, NJ
8.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
342 students
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Garfield, NJ
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
369 students
Keep or send this comparison
Send to my realtor
Open an email to my realtorRatings Comparison
| Metric | Helen I. Smith School | Thomas Jefferson School #9 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 8.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.8 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.7% | 57.5% |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| State Rank | #352 of 2,466 | #992 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 86th | 60th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Helen I. Smith School | Thomas Jefferson School #9 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Helen I. Smith School | Thomas Jefferson School #9 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 6th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 342 | 369 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.7% | 57.5% |
| District | Saddle Brook School District | Garfield Public School District |
| City | Saddle Brook | Garfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Saddle Brook (07663) | Garfield (07026) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $125,935 | $75,701 |
| Median Home Value | $473,700 | $454,300 |
| Median Rent | $2,018 | $1,612 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.3% | 24.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | 14.2% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 28 min |