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Selzer Elementarymiddle School

435 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Selzer Elementarymiddle School ranks in the top 30% 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 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Selzer Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Selzer Elementarymiddle School's student population of 497 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
497 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Selzer Elementarymiddle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selzer Elementarymiddle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#502 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Selzer Elementarymiddle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Selzer Elementarymiddle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Selzer Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selzer Elementarymiddle School's ranking?
Selzer Elementarymiddle School is ranked #502 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Selzer Elementarymiddle School often compared to?
Selzer Elementarymiddle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, School No. 1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Selzer Elementarymiddle School?
497 students attend Selzer Elementarymiddle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Selzer Elementarymiddle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selzer Elementarymiddle School?
Selzer Elementarymiddle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Selzer Elementarymiddle School offer ?
Selzer Elementarymiddle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Selzer Elementarymiddle School part of?
Selzer Elementarymiddle School is part of Dumont Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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