Charles DeWolf Middle School vs Holdrum Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles DeWolf Middle School
Old Tappan · Public middle · Grades 5–8
370 students
Holdrum Middle School
River Vale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
| Measure | Charles DeWolf Middle School Old Tappan, New Jersey | Holdrum Middle School River Vale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #60 of 440 | #64 of 440 |
| National rank | #175 of 15,369 | #193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Old Tappan | River Vale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.8 vs 91.5).
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 0.9%).
- •Holdrum Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.9).
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 347.
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 Charles DeWolf Middle School better than Holdrum Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charles DeWolf Middle School and Holdrum Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Old Tappan and River Vale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles DeWolf Middle School: 370. Holdrum Middle School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles DeWolf Middle School and Holdrum Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Charles DeWolf Middle School is 60th of 440 and Holdrum Middle School is 64th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).