Serving 535 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 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Selzer Elementary/Middle School serves a central area of approximately 0.8 square miles in Dumont, NJ, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.7 miles to the school's edge, reaching up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Selzer Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Selzer Elementarymiddle School's student population of 535 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Selzer Elementarymiddle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selzer Elementarymiddle School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selzer Elementarymiddle School's ranking?
Selzer Elementarymiddle School is ranked #521 out of 2,184 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, Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
535 students attend Selzer Elementarymiddle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Selzer Elementarymiddle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 3% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selzer Elementarymiddle School part of?
Selzer Elementarymiddle School is part of Dumont Public School District.
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