Serving 838 students in grades 4-5, Samsel Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samsel Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Samsel Upper Elementary School's student population of 838 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samsel Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samsel Upper Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#842 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
21%
33%
Black
17%
15%
White
35%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samsel Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Samsel Upper Elementary School is ranked #842 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Samsel Upper Elementary School?
838 students attend Samsel Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Samsel Upper Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samsel Upper Elementary School?
Samsel Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samsel Upper Elementary School offer ?
Samsel Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Samsel Upper Elementary School part of?
Samsel Upper Elementary School is part of Sayreville School District.
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