How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Eric S. Smith Middle School | Ramapo Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ramsey, NJ | Mahwah, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 613 | 642 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 4.6% | 12.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Eric S. Smith Middle School | Ramapo Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,877 | $30,824 |
| District | Ramsey School District | Mahwah Township Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Eric S. Smith Middle School | Ramapo Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.7% | 57.9% |
| African American | 2.1% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Asian | 10.8% | 15.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Eric S. Smith Middle School | Ramapo Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 162:1 | 160:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.