Janis E Dismus Middle School in Englewood, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Janis E Dismus Middle School is a suburban public school in Englewood, New Jersey that is part of Englewood Public School District. It serves 525 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

525 Students

39 Teachers

325 Tryon Ave

Englewood, NJ 07631 View local requests

http://jdms.epsd.org

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Janis E Dismus Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Janis E Dismus Middle School Demographics

81%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Janis E Dismus Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 13, 2026

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