Englewood on the Palisades Charter School vs Janis E. Dismus Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Englewood on the Palisades Charter School
Englewood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
306 students
Janis E. Dismus Middle School
Englewood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
342 students
| Measure | Englewood on the Palisades Charter School Englewood, New Jersey | Janis E. Dismus Middle School Englewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #711 of 1,479 | #406 of 440 |
| National rank | #11781 of 50,301 | #11535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 306 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 16% |
| city | Englewood | Englewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Englewood on the Palisades Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 31.9).
- •Englewood on the Palisades Charter School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 16%).
- •Englewood on the Palisades Charter School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Englewood on the Palisades Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 81.3%).
- •Janis E. Dismus Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.8).
- •Janis E. Dismus Middle School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 306.
- •Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is a charter school while Janis E. Dismus Middle School is a public 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 Englewood on the Palisades Charter School better than Janis E. Dismus Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Englewood on the Palisades Charter School ranks higher (69.3 vs 31.9 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 Englewood on the Palisades Charter School and Janis E. Dismus Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Englewood and Englewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Englewood on the Palisades Charter School: 306. Janis E. Dismus Middle School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Englewood on the Palisades Charter School and Janis E. Dismus Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is 711th of 1,479 and Janis E. Dismus Middle School is 406th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).