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South Mountain Elementary School

444 West South Orange Ave, S Orange, NJ 07079, United States

+1 (973) 378-5216

http://www.somsd.k12.nj.us

6.6

Overall Rating

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South Mountain Elementary School Overview

About This School

South Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary in S Orange, New Jersey, serving 613 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 70% in ELA and 61% in math. The school maintains a staff of 53 teachers with an average salary of $85,208 and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The student body is evenly split between male and female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 60% White, 13% Two or More Races, 12% Black, 11% Hispanic, and 4% Asian.

613

Total Students

K-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

53 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts70%

Mathematics61%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Essex County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

South Mountain Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

70%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 70%State Avg: 50%

61%

Mathematics

City Avg: 55%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.7:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

South Mountain Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$85,208

City Avg: $85,208

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor:1

South Mountain Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.59%

Male

50.24%

Female

Total Enrollment: 613 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White59.54%

Hispanic10.77%

Asian3.59%

Black12.23%

Two or More Races13.38%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Mountain Elementary School

Q: What is South Mountain Elementary School?

A: South Mountain Elementary School is a elementary public located in S Orange.

Q: How many students attend South Mountain Elementary School?

A: South Mountain Elementary School has approximately 613 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mountain Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at South Mountain Elementary School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about South Mountain Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About South Mountain Elementary School - S Orange, NJ

Quick Facts about South Mountain Elementary School
School Name	South Mountain Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	444 West South Orange Ave, S Orange, NJ 07079, S Orange, NJ
County	Essex County
Phone	+1 (973) 378-5216
Total Students	613
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	53
Rating	6.6/10
ELA Proficiency	70%
Math Proficiency	61%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about South Mountain Elementary School

What is South Mountain Elementary School?

South Mountain Elementary School is a elementary public located in S Orange.

How many students attend South Mountain Elementary School?

South Mountain Elementary School has approximately 613 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mountain Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Mountain Elementary School is 11:1.

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