Ann Blanche Smith

1000 Hillsdale Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
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Top 20%
Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ann Blanche Smith ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ann Blanche Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Ann Blanche Smith's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
299 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Ann Blanche Smith ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ann Blanche Smith is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#362 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
36%
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70-74%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
22%
33%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
67%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Ann Blanche Smith and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ann Blanche Smith's ranking?
Ann Blanche Smith is ranked #362 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ann Blanche Smith often compared to?
Ann Blanche Smithis often viewed alongside schools like Alpine Elementary School, Roberge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ann Blanche Smith?
299 students attend Ann Blanche Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ann Blanche Smith students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ann Blanche Smith?
Ann Blanche Smith has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ann Blanche Smith offer ?
Ann Blanche Smith offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ann Blanche Smith part of?
Ann Blanche Smith is part of Hillsdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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