Dual Language School vs Middlesex County STEM Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dual Language School
Fords · Public middle · Grades 4–8
384 students
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
Perth Amboy · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
739 students
| Measure | Dual Language School Fords, New Jersey | Middlesex County STEM Charter School Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 440 | #1304 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6647 of 15,369 | #38097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 384 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Fords | Perth Amboy |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dual Language School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 30.7).
- •Middlesex County STEM Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 76.3%).
- •Dual Language School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.2).
- •Middlesex County STEM Charter School is the larger school with 739 students compared with 384.
- •Dual Language School is a public school while Middlesex County STEM Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dual Language School better than Middlesex County STEM Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Dual Language School ranks higher (54.5 vs 30.7 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 Dual Language School and Middlesex County STEM Charter School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Fords and Perth Amboy in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dual Language School: 384. Middlesex County STEM Charter School: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dual Language School and Middlesex County STEM Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Dual Language School is 312th of 440 and Middlesex County STEM Charter School is 1304th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).