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School Comparison

J Spencer Smith School
vs.
Ralph S Maugham School

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

J Spencer Smith School
Ralph S Maugham School
  • Ralph S Maugham School reported a higher students per counselor than J Spencer Smith School (372:1 vs. 355:1).
  • Ralph S Maugham School reported a higher chronically absent students than J Spencer Smith School (19 vs. 15).
  • J Spencer Smith School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ralph S Maugham School (10 vs. 6).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Ralph S Maugham School reported a higher chronically absent students than J Spencer Smith School (19 vs. 15).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

J Spencer Smith School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ralph S Maugham School (10 vs. 6).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

J Spencer Smith School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ralph S Maugham School (1 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Ralph S Maugham School reported a higher students per counselor than J Spencer Smith School (372:1 vs. 355:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

8 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
J Spencer Smith School
$26,134.84
Ralph S Maugham School
$26,134.84
Local revenue share
J Spencer Smith School
72.8%
Ralph S Maugham School
72.8%
State revenue share
J Spencer Smith School
23.8%
Ralph S Maugham School
23.8%
Federal revenue share
J Spencer Smith School
3.4%
Ralph S Maugham School
3.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
J Spencer Smith School
4.2%
Ralph S Maugham School
4.2%

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.