Eric S. Smith Middle School

www.ramsey.k12.nj.us/smith

613 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Eric S. Smith Middle School, located at 2 Monroe Street in Ramsey, New Jersey, serves as a central pillar of the Ramsey Public School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to challenge students while fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills. Beyond core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, the school places a significant emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals through a variety of elective courses and extracurricular opportunities.

The environment at Eric S. Smith is characterized by a commitment to social-emotional growth and community engagement. The faculty and staff focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, participate in sports, arts, and clubs, and develop the responsibility needed for academic success. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the greater Ramsey community, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative culture that prepares its middle schoolers for the challenges of their upcoming high school years and beyond.

613

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eric S. Smith Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	61
Black	13
Asian	66
Two or More	21

White
451 (73.7%)
Asian
66 (10.8%)
Hispanic
61 (10.0%)
Two or More
21 (3.4%)
Black
13 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ramsey School District
Phone:	(201)785-2313
Website:	http://www.ramsey.k12.nj.us/smith
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	613
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 187

Grade 7 221

Grade 8 205