Serving 859 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John A. Carusi Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John A. Carusi Middle School's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
859 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John A. Carusi Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A. Carusi Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1513 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
11%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
12%
14%
White
45%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cherry Hill School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A. Carusi Middle School's ranking?
John A. Carusi Middle School is ranked #1513 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John A. Carusi Middle School often compared to?
John A. Carusi Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosa International Middle School, Henry C. Beck Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
859 students attend John A. Carusi Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John A. Carusi Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 6% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John A. Carusi Middle School part of?
John A. Carusi Middle School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
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