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Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

25 Depew Street
Dumont, NJ 07628
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,521 students in Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,521 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#163 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
38%
67%
49%
31%
23%
(21-22)
87%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
39%
34%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
37%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,640 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,999 is less than the state median of $25,828. 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
Spending
$56 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,640
$26,931
Spending / Student
$21,999
$25,828

Best Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Grant Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3050
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Selzer Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
435 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
80 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3040
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Honiss Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Depew St
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3020
Gr: K-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Dumont High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 New Milford Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,521 students.
What is the rank of Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #167 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
39% of Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Dumont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,999 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,521 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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