Summary:
The 07628 zip code area of Dumont, New Jersey is home to 4 elementary schools that serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade: Honiss Elementary/Middle School, Selzer Elementary/Middle School, Grant Elementary School, and Lincoln Elementary School. These schools are part of the Dumont Public School District.
Among the schools, Grant Elementary School and Selzer Elementary/Middle School stand out as the top performers. Grant Elementary School ranks 332nd out of 1,347 schools in New Jersey and has strong test scores, with 84.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66.6% proficient or better in Mathematics. Selzer Elementary/Middle School ranks 356th and also has impressive test scores, with 76.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 74.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics.
While the schools in the 07628 zip code generally perform above average, with statewide rankings ranging from 223rd to 514th out of 1,342-1,347 New Jersey elementary schools, there is some variability in test score performance. Additionally, all four schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is higher than the desired target of 10% or less. The schools also have a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 8.22% to 15.7%.
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