Ann Blanche Smith

Summary:

Ann Blanche Smith is an elementary school located in Hillsdale, New Jersey, serving 299 students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Hillsdale School District, which is ranked 84 out of 615 districts in the state.

Ann Blanche Smith has a relatively diverse student population, with 66.56% White, 22.41% Hispanic, and 6.02% Asian students. The school's students generally perform well on standardized tests, with 66.7% and 78.1% of 3rd and 4th-grade students, respectively, scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts. However, the school's performance is slightly lower than the Hillsdale School District average and the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 11.04%, which is lower than the state average and some nearby schools like Jessie F. George Elementary (6.55%) and Brookside Elementary School (8.98%). The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.3 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby schools like Meadowbrook (10.8) and Ho-Ho-Kus Public School (11.0).

While Ann Blanche Smith has consistently ranked in the top 30-40% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade, there appear to be some racial achievement gaps, with the school's Hispanic students ranking higher in English Language Arts than the White students. This suggests the need to further investigate and address any underlying factors contributing to these gaps. Additionally, when compared to nearby high-performing schools like Meadowbrook and Ho-Ho-Kus Public School, Ann Blanche Smith may have opportunities to learn from their practices to further improve its academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1000 Hillsdale Ave
       Hillsdale, NJ  07642


(201) 664-1188

District: Hillsdale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
357th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,680 Help


Students who attend Ann Blanche Smith usually attend:

Middle:    George G White
High:    Pascack Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.6%
Hispanic:
22.4%
Asian:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ann Blanche Smith ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.6%), Hispanic (22.4%), Asian (6%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ann Blanche Smith is 9.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ann Blanche Smith is $10,680.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ann Blanche Smith:

SchoolDigger ranks Ann Blanche Smith 357th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Ann Blanche Smith in the ranking list.)

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Hillsdale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsdale School District 84th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ann Blanche Smith

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Rank History for all students at Ann Blanche Smith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.91 113th 1204 90.6%
2004 79.92 184th 1298 85.8%
2005 78.36 223rd 1303 82.9%
2006 79.51 178th 1314 86.5%
2007 73.33 359th 1329 73.0%
2008 78.68 203rd 1338 84.8%
2009 84.44 103rd 1346 92.3%
2010 80.29 197th 1354 85.5%
2011 77.95 280th 1360 79.4%
2012 82.16 153rd 1363 88.8%
2013 77.42 312th 1367 77.2%
2014 78.61 274th 1363 79.9%
2015 78.34 298th 1357 78.0%
2016 73.91 383rd 1346 71.5%
2017 81.75 245th 1352 81.9%
2018 70.18 447th 1353 67.0%
2019 77.52 312th 1360 77.1%
2021 67.04 391st 1317 70.3%
2022 80.29 285th 1345 78.8%
2023 74.96 357th 1342 73.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ann Blanche Smith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 384th 1001 61.6%
2019 80.28 143rd 1007 85.8%
2021 53.09 335th 868 61.4%
2022 53.81 360th 949 62.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ann Blanche Smith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.56 421st 1333 68.4%
2019 79.02 263rd 1331 80.2%
2021 60.24 452nd 1290 65.0%
2022 80.26 257th 1326 80.6%
2023 79.86 262nd 1318 80.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ann Blanche Smith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.16 443rd 1334 66.8%
2019 72.86 371st 1335 72.2%
2021 71.14 321st 1297 75.3%
2022 77.21 297th 1324 77.6%
2023 67.79 418th 1315 68.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ann Blanche Smith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.30 286th 339 15.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ann Blanche Smith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.34 313th 896 65.1%
2023 96.41 34th 982 96.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ann Blanche Smith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 448th 1022 56.2%
2019 63.59 367th 1023 64.1%
2021 69.72 233rd 964 75.8%
2022 84.55 104th 976 89.3%
2023 61.62 365th 975 62.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ann Blanche Smith

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 231 3 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1989 217 2 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1990 220 4 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1991 230 4 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1992 250 4 21 7 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1993 278 1 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1994 272 1 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 263 1 21 10 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1996 263 1 21 10 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 277 1 28 11 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 290 1 26 14 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 307 0 25 16 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2001 309 0 24 11 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 360 4 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 360 4 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 369 3 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 338 6 17 25 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2006 327 8 29 24 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 336 6 26 24 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 351 7 27 25 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2009 341 4 27 32 0 0 7 0 411
2010 328 5 26 42 0 0 9 0 410
2011 321 4 26 47 0 0 8 0 406
2012 294 4 21 52 0 0 8 0 379
2013 272 2 24 46 0 0 8 0 352
2014 258 4 22 46 1 2 6 0 339
2015 229 2 24 45 1 1 5 0 307
2016 223 1 23 34 1 1 7 0 290
2017 217 3 28 35 1 1 5 0 290
2018 216 3 28 43 1 1 7 0 299
2019 215 4 25 40 1 0 6 0 291
2020 199 2 26 51 1 0 8 0 287
2021 193 4 28 59 1 0 5 0 290
2022 176 3 18 69 0 0 10 0 276
2023 199 4 18 67 0 0 11 0 299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ann Blanche Smith

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 248 17.0 14.5 n/a
1989 232 17.0 13.6 n/a
1990 248 17.0 14.5 1.2
1991 254 15.0 16.9 1.2
1992 282 15.0 18.8 1.1
1993 293 16.0 18.3 1.7
1994 296 16.0 18.5 1
1995 295 16.4 18.0 2.4
1996 295 16.4 18.0 2.4
1998 317 16.4 19.3 2.2
1999 331 16.4 20.2 0.9
2000 348 19.1 18.2 3.2
2001 344 20.8 16.5 3.8
2002 386 21.6 17.9 5.2
2003 386 21.6 17.9 5.2
2004 394 21.7 18.2 5.6
2005 386 23.7 16.3 n/a
2006 388 23.6 16.4 7.2
2007 392 24.0 16.3 6.9
2008 410 23.0 17.8 8
2009 411 28.1 12.4 9
2010 410 22.0 18.6 8.5
2011 406 20.0 20.3 8.9
2012 379 23.5 16.1 10.6
2013 352 24.0 14.6 8.2
2014 339 23.0 14.7 9.1
2015 307 24.0 12.7 9.1
2016 290 25.0 11.6 8.3
2017 290 25.4 11.3 6.9
2018 299 26.1 11.4 10
2019 291 29.6 9.8 11
2020 287 29.4 9.7 12.5
2021 290 34.1 8.4 12.1
2022 276 31.5 8.7 12
2023 299 32.0 9.3 11

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ann Blanche Smith

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 248 17.0 14.5 n/a
1989 232 17.0 13.6 n/a
1990 248 17.0 14.5 1.2
1991 254 15.0 16.9 1.2
1992 282 15.0 18.8 1.1
1993 293 16.0 18.3 1.7
1994 296 16.0 18.5 1
1995 295 16.4 18.0 2.4
1996 295 16.4 18.0 2.4
1998 317 16.4 19.3 2.2
1999 331 16.4 20.2 0.9
2000 348 19.1 18.2 3.2
2001 344 20.8 16.5 3.8
2002 386 21.6 17.9 5.2
2003 386 21.6 17.9 5.2
2004 394 21.7 18.2 5.6
2005 386 23.7 16.3 n/a
2006 388 23.6 16.4 7.2
2007 392 24.0 16.3 6.9
2008 410 23.0 17.8 8
2009 411 28.1 12.4 9
2010 410 22.0 18.6 8.5
2011 406 20.0 20.3 8.9
2012 379 23.5 16.1 10.6
2013 352 24.0 14.6 8.2
2014 339 23.0 14.7 9.1
2015 307 24.0 12.7 9.1
2016 290 25.0 11.6 8.3
2017 290 25.4 11.3 6.9
2018 299 26.1 11.4 10
2019 291 29.6 9.8 11
2020 287 29.4 9.7 12.5
2021 290 34.1 8.4 12.1
2022 276 31.5 8.7 12
2023 299 32.0 9.3 11

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ann Blanche Smith

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $227 (2.1%) $10,453 (97.9%) $10,680

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ann Blanche Smith

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 312th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 357th of 1342 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ann Blanche Smith)73.466.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsdale School District)72.976.9
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ann Blanche Smith)56.760.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsdale School District)66.774.1
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ann Blanche Smith)87.578.1
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsdale School District)83.482.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ann Blanche Smith)69.646.8
 22.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsdale School District)67.559.9
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students291299
 2.7%
African American44
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2518
 28%
Hispanic4067
 67.5%
Pacific Islander00
White215199
 7.4%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11%11%
 0%


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Students who attend Ann Blanche Smith usually go on to attend:

Middle : George G White
High : Pascack Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Ann Blanche Smith.

Students at Ann Blanche Smith are 67% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Ann Blanche Smith ranks 357th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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