John A. Carusi Middle School vs. Rosa International Middle School
Should you attend John A. Carusi Middle School or Rosa International 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
School
Top Rankings
John A. Carusi Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Rosa International Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Rosa International Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than 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 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
859 students
745 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
62 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1513 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#333 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
296
222
Grade 7 Students
300
284
Grade 8 Students
263
239
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
22%
% Hispanic
22%
12%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
45%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%