James A. McDivitt Elementary School vs Selzer Elementary\Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. McDivitt Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Selzer Elementary\Middle School
Dumont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
535 students
| Measure | James A. McDivitt Elementary School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Selzer Elementary\Middle School Dumont, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #419 of 1,479 | #445 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3791 of 50,301 | #4382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 536 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| city | Old Bridge | Dumont |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. McDivitt Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 81.1).
- •James A. McDivitt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 23.3%).
- •James A. McDivitt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •James A. McDivitt Elementary School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 535.
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 James A. McDivitt Elementary School better than Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James A. McDivitt Elementary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 81.1 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 James A. McDivitt Elementary School and Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Dumont in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. McDivitt Elementary School: 536. Selzer Elementary\Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. McDivitt Elementary School and Selzer Elementary\Middle School rank in New Jersey?
James A. McDivitt Elementary School is 419th 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).