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School Comparison

Eric S. Smith Middle School
vs.
Waldwick Middle School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Eric S. Smith Middle School
Waldwick Middle School
  • Waldwick Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Eric S. Smith Middle School (369:1 vs. 161.8:1).
  • Eric S. Smith Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Waldwick Middle School (109 vs. 48).
  • Eric S. Smith Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Waldwick Middle School (72 vs. 43).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 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 Waldwick Middle School (72 vs. 43).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Eric S. Smith Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Waldwick Middle School (109 vs. 48).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Eric S. Smith Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Waldwick Middle School (3 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Waldwick Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Eric S. Smith Middle School (369:1 vs. 161.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 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
Eric S. Smith Middle School
$31,877.09
Waldwick Middle School
$23,741.04
Local revenue share
Eric S. Smith Middle School
77.3%
Waldwick Middle School
73.1%
State revenue share
Eric S. Smith Middle School
21%
Waldwick Middle School
25%
Federal revenue share
Eric S. Smith Middle School
1.7%
Waldwick Middle School
1.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Eric S. Smith Middle School
9.7%
Waldwick Middle School
11%

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.