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South Mountain Elementary School

South Mountain Elementary School is a public primary school in South Orange, NJ, serving grades 2–5, rated A-, with 613 students and an 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
2–5
Enrollment
613
Students per teacher
11.5:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
Yes

Student body

White60%
Two or more races13%
Black12%
Hispanic11%
Asian4%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
6%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-5.3%
Prior-year enrollment
647

School details

Address
444 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
Phone
(973) 378-5216
Website
somsd.k12.nj.us
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
341533002442
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School district

South Orange-Maplewood School District

District rating
A-
Schools
10
Students
7,142
Spending per student
$21,781
Teachers (FTE)
589
Grades
PK–12
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About South Mountain Elementary School

How is South Mountain Elementary School rated?

South Mountain Elementary School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. South Orange-Maplewood School District is rated A- overall.

What grades does South Mountain Elementary School serve?

South Mountain Elementary School serves grades 2–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend South Mountain Elementary School?

613 students attend South Mountain Elementary School, down from 647 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

Which school district is South Mountain Elementary School in?

South Mountain Elementary School is part of South Orange-Maplewood School District, which reports 10 schools, 7,142 students and $21,781 of spending per student.