David E. Owens Middle School vs Roy W. Brown 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.
David E. Owens Middle School
New Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students
Roy W. Brown Middle School
Bergenfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
| Measure | David E. Owens Middle School New Milford, New Jersey | Roy W. Brown Middle School Bergenfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 440 | #253 of 440 |
| National rank | #2011 of 15,369 | #4226 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| city | New Milford | Bergenfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David E. Owens Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 65.8).
- •David E. Owens Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •David E. Owens Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •David E. Owens Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 43.4%).
- •Roy W. Brown Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Roy W. Brown Middle School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 523.
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 Roy W. Brown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), David E. Owens Middle School ranks higher (76.9 vs 65.8 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 David E. Owens Middle School and Roy W. Brown Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between New Milford and Bergenfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David E. Owens Middle School: 523. Roy W. Brown Middle School: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David E. Owens Middle School and Roy W. Brown Middle School rank in New Jersey?
David E. Owens Middle School is 187th of 440 and Roy W. Brown Middle School is 253rd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).