Janis E. Dismus Middle School

www.epsd.org/o/jdms

541 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Janis E. Dismus Middle School, located on Tryon Avenue in Englewood, New Jersey, serves as a key educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the Englewood Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students during their transitional adolescent years.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth. Beyond core academic subjects, Janis E. Dismus Middle School often highlights the importance of inclusivity and community engagement, striving to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to reach their full potential and become active, responsible citizens.

541

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Janis E. Dismus Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	354
Black	141
Asian	15
Two or More	4

Hispanic
354 (65.4 %)
Black
141 (26.1 %)
White
27 (5.0 %)
Asian
15 (2.8 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Englewood Public School District
Phone:	(201)862-6005
Website:	http://www.epsd.org/o/jdms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 175

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 156

Ungraded 24