Serving 882 students in grades 4-5, Samsel Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 882 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Samsel Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samsel Upper Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Samsel Upper Elementary School is ranked #842 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Samsel Upper Elementary School?
882 students attend Samsel Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Samsel Upper Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samsel Upper Elementary School?
Samsel Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samsel Upper Elementary School offer ?
Samsel Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Samsel Upper Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 882 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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