David E. Owens Middle School vs Franklin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David E. Owens Middle School
New Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students
Franklin Elementary School
Bergenfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | David E. Owens Middle School New Milford, New Jersey | Franklin Elementary School Bergenfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 440 | #557 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2011 of 15,369 | #6933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 523 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 72% |
| city | New Milford | Bergenfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.9 vs 76.6).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •David E. Owens Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •David E. Owens Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 37.8%).
- •David E. Owens Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •David E. Owens Middle School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 352.
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 David E. Owens Middle School better than Franklin Elementary 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 David E. Owens Middle School and Franklin Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Milford and Bergenfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David E. Owens Middle School: 523. Franklin Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David E. Owens Middle School and Franklin Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
David E. Owens Middle School is 187th of 440 and Franklin Elementary School is 557th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).