- Eric S. Smith Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Valley Middle School (109 vs. 26).
- Eric S. Smith Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Valley Middle School (161.8:1 vs. 143.7:1).
- Eric S. Smith Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Valley Middle School (72 vs. 54).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Eric S. Smith Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Valley Middle School (72 vs. 54).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Eric S. Smith Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Valley Middle School (109 vs. 26).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Valley Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Eric S. Smith Middle School (9 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Eric S. Smith Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Valley Middle School (161.8:1 vs. 143.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Valley Middle School
$29,904.98
Eric S. Smith Middle School
$31,877.09
Local revenue share
Valley Middle School
75.2%
Eric S. Smith Middle School
77.3%
State revenue share
Valley Middle School
22.8%
Eric S. Smith Middle School
21%
Federal revenue share
Valley Middle School
2%
Eric S. Smith Middle School
1.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Valley Middle School
9.4%
Eric S. Smith Middle School
9.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Bergen County
$123,715
Bergen County
$123,715
Poverty rate
Bergen County
6.7%
Bergen County
6.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Bergen County
52.6%
Bergen County
52.6%
Unemployment rate
Bergen County
3.7%
Bergen County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.