Hoover Elementary School vs Janis E. Dismus Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elementary School
Bergenfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
Janis E. Dismus Middle School
Englewood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
342 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary School Bergenfield, New Jersey | Janis E. Dismus Middle School Englewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #897 of 1,479 | #406 of 440 |
| National rank | #18272 of 50,301 | #11535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 261 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 16% |
| city | Bergenfield | Englewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 31.9).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 16%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 81.3%).
- •Janis E. Dismus Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.9).
- •Janis E. Dismus Middle School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 261.
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 Hoover Elementary School better than Janis E. Dismus Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Elementary School ranks higher (59.9 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 Hoover Elementary School and Janis E. Dismus Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bergenfield and Englewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary School: 261. Janis E. Dismus Middle School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary School and Janis E. Dismus Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hoover Elementary School is 897th 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).