Serving 884 students in grades 6-8, John A. Carusi Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 884 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
John A. Carusi Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A. Carusi Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John A. Carusi Middle School?
884 students attend John A. Carusi Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John A. Carusi Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A. Carusi Middle School?
John A. Carusi Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John A. Carusi Middle School offer ?
John A. Carusi Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John A. Carusi Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 884 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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