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Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School vs. Selzer Elementarymiddle School

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School Overview

School
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
195 Sutton Place
New Milford, NJ 07646
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Selzer Elementarymiddle School
435 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Selzer Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 511 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 equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
508 students
511 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Selzer Elementarymiddle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Selzer Elementarymiddle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Selzer Elementarymiddle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Milford Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Selzer Elementarymiddle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dumont Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#282 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#521 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Selzer Elementarymiddle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in NJ)
50%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Milford Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Selzer Elementarymiddle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dumont Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Milford Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Selzer Elementarymiddle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dumont Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Milford Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Selzer Elementarymiddle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dumont Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Selzer Elementarymiddle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
7
46
Kindergarten Students
88
47
Grade 1 Students
81
39
Grade 2 Students
85
42
Grade 3 Students
74
41
Grade 4 Students
81
45
Grade 5 Students
92
40
Grade 6 Students
-
88
Grade 7 Students
-
65
Grade 8 Students
-
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Milford Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Selzer Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dumont Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Milford Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Selzer Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dumont Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Milford Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Selzer Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dumont Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Milford Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Selzer Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dumont Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Milford Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Selzer Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dumont Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Milford Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Selzer Elementarymiddle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dumont Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Milford Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Selzer Elementarymiddle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dumont Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Milford Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Selzer Elementarymiddle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dumont Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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