Summary
Smithville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Galloway, New Jersey, with 581 students. The school is part of the Galloway Township Public School District, which is ranked 500 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Smithville Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom third of New Jersey elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 907 out of 1,347 schools and a 2-star rating.
Smithville Elementary School's test scores are consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 28% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 44.9% statewide and 22.5% in the district. Similarly, in math, only 36% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 49.8% statewide and 36.2% in the district. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.8% to 16.6% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Smithville Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.04% to 47.5% over the past few years.
Interestingly, Smithville Elementary School's performance for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and African American students, is relatively stronger compared to the state average, suggesting the school may be providing effective support for these groups. However, the school performs worse than the other Galloway Township public elementary schools, including Arthur Rann, Reeds Road, and Roland Rogers, across most metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced lunch rates. Addressing these challenges will require a concerted effort to improve educational outcomes and support for the school's diverse student population.
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