Henry C. Beck Middle School vs. John A. Carusi Middle School
Should you attend Henry C. Beck Middle School or John A. Carusi Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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John A. Carusi Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 845 students in grades 6-8, Henry C. Beck Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 841 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
845 students
841 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1499 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
245
264
Grade 7 Students
285
302
Grade 8 Students
260
264
Ungraded Students
55
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
14%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
24%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
58%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
