Dumont Public School District

25 Depew Street
Dumont, NJ 07628
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Dumont Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,478 students in Dumont Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Dumont Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,478 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Dumont Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#197 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dumont Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dumont Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dumont Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dumont Public   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
377 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
15%
10%
# Hispanic Students
842 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
32%
# Black Students
104 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
1,068 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
43%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
35
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
185
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
193
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
195
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
45
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,050 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,381 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dumont Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$56 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Dumont Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,050
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dumont Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,381
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dumont Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dumont Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dumont High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 New Milford Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Grant Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3050
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
80 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3040
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Honiss Elementarymiddle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Depew St
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3020
Grades: K-8
| 645 students
Rank: #55.
Selzer Elementarymiddle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
435 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Grades: PK-8
| 468 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dumont Public School District?
Dumont Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,478 students.
What is the rank of Dumont Public School District?
Dumont Public School District is ranked #200 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dumont Public School District?
43% of Dumont Public School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% 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 Dumont Public School District?
Dumont Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Dumont Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,381 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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