J Spencer Smith School
Tenafly, NJ · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
J Spencer Smith School is a elementary school located in Tenafly, New Jersey. The school serves 347 students.
With a DataScore of 69/100 (B), J Spencer Smith School performs above average compared to schools in New Jersey. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
1% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
J Spencer Smith School has a DataScore of 69/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
J Spencer Smith School has 347 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
Yes, J Spencer Smith School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +30, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
J Spencer Smith School is part of the Tenafly Public School District in Tenafly, New Jersey. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.