Summary:
The 07628 zip code area of Dumont, New Jersey is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Dumont Public School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with Dumont High School and Selzer Elementary/Middle School standing out as the top-performing institutions in the area.
Dumont High School is ranked 115th out of 434 New Jersey high schools, with a 4-star rating and impressive academic performance, including a 91.3% graduation rate and 65.6% proficiency in ELA for 9th graders. Selzer Elementary/Middle School is also a standout, ranking 356th out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools and boasting 66.6% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 100% proficiency in Algebra I for 8th graders. Grant Elementary School is another high-performing institution, ranking 332nd and achieving 84.7% proficiency in 5th grade ELA.
However, the data also reveals some areas of concern, such as consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 14.9% to 14.9%. Additionally, while the top-performing schools show strong academic results, there is a noticeable gap in performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools, particularly in math. The Dumont Public School District as a whole is ranked 168th out of 609 in New Jersey and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively strong performance compared to other districts in the state.
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