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#1874 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Project Before at Selover School
School · Sayreville School District · South Amboy, NJ
A Sayreville School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
150 Lincoln St., South Amboy, NJ 08879
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Project Before at Selover School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Amboy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,000
Median home value
$377,700
Median rent
$1,633/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Amboy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Cheesequake SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 3.1 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–3 | Not available | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sayreville School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Project Before at Selover School is listed in Sayreville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Project Before at Selover School
Project Before at Selover School is a public school in South Amboy, NJ, part of Sayreville School District, serving approximately 222 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,874 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Project Before at Selover School
What grades does Project Before at Selover School serve?
Project Before at Selover School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Project Before at Selover School?
Project Before at Selover School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Project Before at Selover School?
The student-teacher ratio at Project Before at Selover School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Project Before at Selover School rank in NJ?
Project Before at Selover School ranks #1,874 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Project Before at Selover School's MySchoolScout rating?
Project Before at Selover School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Project Before at Selover School a charter school?
No, Project Before at Selover School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Project Before at Selover School a Title I school?
No, Project Before at Selover School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Project Before at Selover School?
27.9% of students at Project Before at Selover School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.7%
- Phone
- (732) 952-8047
- Area population (ZIP 08879)
- 23,263
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08879; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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