Dwight D. Eisenhower School vs Joseph J Catena School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 230 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
Freehold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students
Joseph J Catena School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
| Measure | Dwight D. Eisenhower School Freehold, New Jersey | Joseph J Catena School Freehold, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 440 | #581 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #339 of 15,369 | #7665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 582 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | Freehold | Freehold |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 75.5).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Joseph J Catena School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 15.5%).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.3).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 445.
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 Dwight D. Eisenhower School better than Joseph J Catena School?
On the Success Index (US), Dwight D. Eisenhower School ranks higher (89.2 vs 75.5 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower School and Joseph J Catena School?
About 230 m in a straight line, between Freehold and Freehold in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dwight D. Eisenhower School: 582. Joseph J Catena School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dwight D. Eisenhower School and Joseph J Catena School rank in New Jersey?
Dwight D. Eisenhower School is 88th of 440 and Joseph J Catena School is 581st of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).