Serving 638 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph C. Caruso 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 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph C. Caruso School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Joseph C. Caruso School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Joseph C. Caruso 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 Joseph C. Caruso School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1937 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
30%
34%
Black
18%
15%
White
41%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph C. Caruso School's ranking?
Joseph C. Caruso School is ranked #1937 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Joseph C. Caruso School?
638 students attend Joseph C. Caruso School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Joseph C. Caruso School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph C. Caruso School?
Joseph C. Caruso School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph C. Caruso School offer ?
Joseph C. Caruso School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph C. Caruso School part of?
Joseph C. Caruso School is part of Keansburg School District.
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