Charles DeWolf Middle School vs Meadowbrook
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 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
Meadowbrook
Hillsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
| Measure | Charles DeWolf Middle School Old Tappan, New Jersey | Meadowbrook Hillsdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #60 of 440 | #115 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #175 of 15,369 | #399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 370 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| city | Old Tappan | Hillsdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.8 vs 92.1).
- •Meadowbrook does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 3.5%).
- •Meadowbrook does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.9).
- •Charles DeWolf Middle School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 318.
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 Meadowbrook?
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 Meadowbrook?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Old Tappan and Hillsdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles DeWolf Middle School: 370. Meadowbrook: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles DeWolf Middle School and Meadowbrook rank in New Jersey?
Charles DeWolf Middle School is 60th of 440 and Meadowbrook is 115th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).