Very Good
#461 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 19% in state
Selzer Elementary\middle School
Elementary School · Dumont Public School District · Dumont, NJ
A Dumont Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
435 PROSPECT AVE, Dumont, NJ 07628
- Math 60% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Selzer Elementary\middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Selzer Elementary\middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average304/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dumont), 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
$125,585
Median home value
$469,900
Median rent
$1,778/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07628; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Haworth Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 454 | 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.
Dumont Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Selzer Elementary\middle School is listed in Dumont Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Selzer Elementary\middle School
Selzer Elementary\middle School is a public elementary school in Dumont, NJ, part of Dumont Public School District, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Selzer Elementary\middle School
What grades does Selzer Elementary\middle School serve?
Selzer Elementary\middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Selzer Elementary\middle School?
Selzer Elementary\middle School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selzer Elementary\middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selzer Elementary\middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Selzer Elementary\middle School rank in NJ?
Selzer Elementary\middle School ranks #461 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Selzer Elementary\middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Selzer Elementary\middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Selzer Elementary\middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Selzer Elementary\middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Selzer Elementary\middle School a charter school?
No, Selzer Elementary\middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Selzer Elementary\middle School a Title I school?
No, Selzer Elementary\middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Selzer Elementary\middle School?
8.2% of students at Selzer Elementary\middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (201) 387-3030
- Area population (ZIP 07628)
- 18,072
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 07628; 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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