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#1218 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 49% in state
J Spencer Smith School
Elementary School · Tenafly Public School District · Tenafly, NJ
A Tenafly Public School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 DOWNEY DRIVE, Tenafly, NJ 07670
- Math 78% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J Spencer Smith School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J Spencer Smith School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average472/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tenafly), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$208,088
Median home value
$974,300
Median rent
$3,143/mo
College educated
79.2%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| The Elisabeth Morrow SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Walter Stillman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Academy of Our Lady of Mount CarmelPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tenafly Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $26,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
J Spencer Smith School is listed in Tenafly Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J Spencer Smith School
J Spencer Smith School is a public elementary school in Tenafly, NJ, part of Tenafly Public School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J Spencer Smith School
What grades does J Spencer Smith School serve?
J Spencer Smith School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend J Spencer Smith School?
J Spencer Smith School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Spencer Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Spencer Smith School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J Spencer Smith School rank in NJ?
J Spencer Smith School ranks #1,218 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is J Spencer Smith School's MySchoolScout rating?
J Spencer Smith School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J Spencer Smith School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J Spencer Smith School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J Spencer Smith School a charter school?
No, J Spencer Smith School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J Spencer Smith School a Title I school?
No, J Spencer Smith School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J Spencer Smith School?
1.9% of students at J Spencer Smith School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (201) 816-7715
- Area population (ZIP 07670)
- 15,252
- Area average commute
- 41.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07670; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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