Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School vs Selzer Elementary\Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 965 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
New Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Selzer Elementary\Middle School
Dumont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
535 students
| Measure | Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School New Milford, New Jersey | Selzer Elementary\Middle School Dumont, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,479 | #445 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5110 of 50,301 | #4382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 476 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| city | New Milford | Dumont |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 79.7).
- •Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 21%).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 476.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School better than Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Selzer Elementary\Middle School ranks higher (81.1 vs 79.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School and Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
About 965 m in a straight line, between New Milford and Dumont in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School: 476. Selzer Elementary\Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School and Selzer Elementary\Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is 489th of 1,479 and Selzer Elementary\Middle School is 445th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).