- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Englewood, NJ
Janis E. Dismus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Janis E. Dismus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340474000394
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Janis E. Dismus Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Janis E. Dismus Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Janis E. Dismus Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Englewood, NJ.
School address
District: Englewood Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340474000394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Janis E. Dismus Middle School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 340474000394 · Englewood, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 6.8:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood (1,083 students)
Janis E. Dismus Middle School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Janis E. Dismus Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dwight Morrow
Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood
1,083 students
- Dr. John Griec
Dr. John Grieco Elementary School
499 students
- Dr. Leroy Mccl
Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School
489 students
- Donald a. Quar
Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center
434 students
- This school 342
Janis E. Dismus Middle School
342 students
What this shows Janis E. Dismus Middle School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Janis E. Dismus Middle School compares
Janis E. Dismus Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 122% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 4% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,453
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
African American 22.5%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Janis E. Dismus Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Englewood Public School District reports $27,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Janis E. Dismus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. John Grieco Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Janis E. Dismus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Janis E. Dismus Middle School
How many students attend Janis E. Dismus Middle School?
Janis E. Dismus Middle School has 342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Englewood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Janis E. Dismus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Janis E. Dismus Middle School is 6.8:1, which is 42% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Janis E. Dismus Middle School?
65.6% of students at Janis E. Dismus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Janis E. Dismus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Janis E. Dismus Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Englewood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Janis E. Dismus Middle School?
Janis E. Dismus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Janis E. Dismus Middle School rank among public schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Janis E. Dismus Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Englewood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Englewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Englewood Public School District?
Besides Janis E. Dismus Middle School, Englewood Public School District also operates Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood (1,083 students), Dr. John Grieco Elementary School (499 students), and Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School (489 students). See the Englewood Public School District district page for the complete list.