Excellent
#224 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 9% in state
Salome H. Long Memorial School
Elementary School · Saddle Brook School District · Saddle Brook, NJ
A Saddle Brook School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
260 FLORAL LANE, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
- Math 66% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salome H. Long Memorial School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salome H. Long Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,935
Median home value
$473,700
Median rent
$2,018/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ctc Academy - Fair LawnPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–2 | 0.4 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Helen I. Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Warren Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Sixteenth Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saddle Brook School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salome H. Long Memorial School is listed in Saddle Brook School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salome H. Long Memorial School
Salome H. Long Memorial School is a public elementary school in Saddle Brook, NJ, part of Saddle Brook School District, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salome H. Long Memorial School
What grades does Salome H. Long Memorial School serve?
Salome H. Long Memorial School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Salome H. Long Memorial School?
Salome H. Long Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salome H. Long Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salome H. Long Memorial School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salome H. Long Memorial School rank in NJ?
Salome H. Long Memorial School ranks #224 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Salome H. Long Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salome H. Long Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Salome H. Long Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salome H. Long Memorial School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Salome H. Long Memorial School a charter school?
No, Salome H. Long Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salome H. Long Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Salome H. Long Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salome H. Long Memorial School?
14.9% of students at Salome H. Long Memorial 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (201) 843-1142
- Area population (ZIP 07663)
- 14,349
- Area average commute
- 23.2 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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 07663; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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