Joseph C. Caruso School

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Joseph C. Caruso School is an elementary school located in Keansburg, New Jersey, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 667 students. The school is part of the Keansburg School District, which is ranked 595 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joseph C. Caruso School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of New Jersey elementary schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings. The school's proficiency rates on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.3% of 3rd graders, 12% of 4th graders, and 25.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43.6%, 50.8%, and 52.3%, respectively. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 35.8% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Joseph C. Caruso School to the nearby Keyport School District and Middletown Township Public School District, the academic performance and test scores of Joseph C. Caruso School are significantly lower. For example, Keyport Central School, which is 3.5 miles away, had much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, these factors do not appear to have a positive impact on the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 81 Frances Place
       Keansburg, NJ  07734-1596


(732) 787-2007

District: Keansburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1235th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,138 Help


Students who attend Joseph C. Caruso School usually attend:

Middle:    Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
High:    Keansburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  638

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.2%
Hispanic:
30.4%
African American:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Compare Details Joseph C. Caruso School ranks worse than 92.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Joseph C. Caruso School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.2%), Hispanic (30.4%), African American (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph C. Caruso School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph C. Caruso School is $11,138.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joseph C. Caruso School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph C. Caruso School 1235th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Joseph C. Caruso School in the ranking list.)

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Keansburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keansburg School District 595th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joseph C. Caruso School

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Rank History for all students at Joseph C. Caruso School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 11.67 1042nd 1204 13.5%
2004 45.32 875th 1298 32.6%
2005 39.61 954th 1303 26.8%
2006 26.03 1086th 1314 17.4%
2007 24.97 1107th 1329 16.7%
2008 40.44 962nd 1338 28.1%
2009 22.78 1131st 1346 16.0%
2010 26.50 1102nd 1354 18.6%
2011 33.46 1026th 1360 24.6%
2012 21.27 1138th 1363 16.5%
2013 14.04 1210th 1367 11.5%
2014 9.39 1245th 1363 8.7%
2015 14.50 1180th 1357 13.0%
2016 10.46 1217th 1346 9.6%
2017 11.62 1200th 1352 11.2%
2018 12.56 1197th 1353 11.5%
2019 9.38 1251st 1360 8.0%
2021 17.74 1064th 1317 19.2%
2022 12.93 1190th 1345 11.5%
2023 10.06 1245th 1342 7.2%
2024 10.12 1235th 1338 7.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joseph C. Caruso School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.74 191st 489 60.9%
2023 20.38 439th 499 12.0%
2024 28.59 414th 559 25.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph C. Caruso School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.05 756th 1001 24.5%
2019 12.98 937th 1007 7.0%
2021 30.56 569th 868 34.4%
2022 21.84 737th 949 22.3%
2023 19.74 768th 958 19.8%
2024 20.82 774th 989 21.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph C. Caruso School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.05 862nd 942 8.5%
2019 18.07 765th 948 19.3%
2021 37.26 529th 839 36.9%
2023 13.54 773rd 910 15.1%
2024 14.05 807th 939 14.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Joseph C. Caruso School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.09 1177th 1333 11.7%
2019 8.87 1219th 1331 8.4%
2021 23.04 983rd 1290 23.8%
2022 16.24 1102nd 1326 16.9%
2023 12.05 1169th 1318 11.3%
2024 12.75 1156th 1317 12.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Joseph C. Caruso School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.54 1127th 1334 15.5%
2019 13.01 1170th 1335 12.4%
2021 14.82 1107th 1297 14.6%
2022 11.41 1188th 1324 10.3%
2023 9.92 1206th 1315 8.3%
2024 9.55 1211th 1313 7.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Joseph C. Caruso School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.93 367th 517 29.0%
2019 18.69 471st 522 9.8%
2021 28.96 354th 456 22.4%
2022 37.51 316th 494 36.0%
2023 18.10 417th 463 9.9%
2024 20.30 405th 469 13.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joseph C. Caruso School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.89 781st 870 10.2%
2019 6.90 824th 899 8.3%
2021 37.62 553rd 896 38.3%
2022 17.34 818th 953 14.2%
2023 15.77 867th 982 11.7%
2024 17.40 848th 989 14.3%
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Rank History for White students at Joseph C. Caruso School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.84 968th 1022 5.3%
2019 2.99 978th 1023 4.4%
2021 10.59 922nd 964 4.4%
2022 4.55 932nd 976 4.5%
2023 5.31 929th 975 4.7%
2024 4.13 924th 963 4.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Joseph C. Caruso School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 417 4 5 32 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1989 441 4 7 26 2 n/a n/a 0 480
1990 439 2 10 40 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1991 426 7 9 29 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1992 410 8 8 33 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 228 6 7 15 3 n/a n/a 0 259
1994 244 5 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 267
1995 243 9 7 16 1 n/a n/a 0 276
1996 243 9 7 16 1 n/a n/a 0 276
1998 266 13 6 23 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 275 13 6 22 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 264 11 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2001 265 13 5 27 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 238 22 3 34 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 238 22 3 34 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 231 17 5 34 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2005 196 24 3 39 2 n/a n/a 0 264
2006 176 23 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 165 31 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2008 162 36 2 44 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2009 166 37 6 47 1 0 0 0 257
2010 155 39 6 42 3 0 0 0 245
2011 145 33 5 44 4 0 0 0 231
2012 131 44 4 44 2 0 0 0 225
2013 132 44 3 50 1 0 0 0 230
2014 115 37 5 52 0 0 0 0 209
2015 131 40 1 56 0 1 0 0 229
2016 122 33 2 54 1 1 0 0 213
2017 315 99 9 107 1 1 0 0 532
2018 328 103 9 121 1 2 0 0 564
2019 372 132 9 143 1 3 8 0 668
2020 363 152 11 176 0 5 13 0 720
2021 342 140 12 188 0 5 19 0 706
2022 323 131 11 195 1 5 39 0 705
2023 295 119 9 191 0 7 46 0 667
2024 263 114 10 194 0 4 53 0 638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joseph C. Caruso School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 31.0 14.7 n/a
1989 480 33.0 14.5 n/a
1990 491 32.0 15.3 36.5
1991 471 36.0 13.0 0
1992 459 37.0 12.4 43.6
1993 259 21.0 12.3 48.6
1994 267 21.0 12.7 53.9
1995 276 21.0 13.1 50.7
1996 276 21.0 13.1 50.7
1998 308 21.0 14.7 50
1999 317 23.0 13.8 47.9
2000 302 24.0 12.6 60.6
2001 312 24.3 12.8 60.9
2002 298 30.0 9.9 59.7
2003 298 30.0 9.9 59.7
2004 287 27.0 10.6 65.9
2005 264 28.0 9.4 n/a
2006 233 31.0 7.5 70.4
2007 236 30.0 7.9 74.2
2008 244 21.0 11.6 67.2
2009 257 29.6 6.6 69.3
2010 245 21.0 11.6 72.7
2011 231 19.0 12.1 68.8
2012 225 27.0 8.3 78.2
2013 230 29.0 7.9 68.3
2014 209 30.0 6.9 73.2
2015 229 28.0 8.1 74.7
2016 213 25.0 8.5 77.5
2017 532 90.0 5.9 73.7
2018 564 81.5 6.9 47.5
2019 668 93.0 7.1 56.3
2020 720 89.7 8.0 60.1
2021 706 89.6 7.8 51
2022 705 85.5 8.2 47.9
2023 667 60.3 11.0 48.9
2024 638 59.2 10.7 48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joseph C. Caruso School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 31.0 14.7 n/a
1989 480 33.0 14.5 n/a
1990 491 32.0 15.3 36.5
1991 471 36.0 13.0 0
1992 459 37.0 12.4 43.6
1993 259 21.0 12.3 48.6
1994 267 21.0 12.7 53.9
1995 276 21.0 13.1 50.7
1996 276 21.0 13.1 50.7
1998 308 21.0 14.7 50
1999 317 23.0 13.8 47.9
2000 302 24.0 12.6 60.6
2001 312 24.3 12.8 60.9
2002 298 30.0 9.9 59.7
2003 298 30.0 9.9 59.7
2004 287 27.0 10.6 65.9
2005 264 28.0 9.4 n/a
2006 233 31.0 7.5 70.4
2007 236 30.0 7.9 74.2
2008 244 21.0 11.6 67.2
2009 257 29.6 6.6 69.3
2010 245 21.0 11.6 72.7
2011 231 19.0 12.1 68.8
2012 225 27.0 8.3 78.2
2013 230 29.0 7.9 68.3
2014 209 30.0 6.9 73.2
2015 229 28.0 8.1 74.7
2016 213 25.0 8.5 77.5
2017 532 90.0 5.9 73.7
2018 564 81.5 6.9 47.5
2019 668 93.0 7.1 56.3
2020 720 89.7 8.0 60.1
2021 706 89.6 7.8 51
2022 705 85.5 8.2 47.9
2023 667 60.3 11.0 48.9
2024 638 59.2 10.7 48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Joseph C. Caruso School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,138

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph C. Caruso School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1251st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1245th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joseph C. Caruso School)287.4
 20.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Keansburg School District)287.4
 20.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joseph C. Caruso School)26.211.5
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Keansburg School District)26.211.5
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph C. Caruso School)1714.4
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Keansburg School District)1714.4
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joseph C. Caruso School)29.520.8
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Keansburg School District)29.520.8
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph C. Caruso School)27.529.7
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Keansburg School District)2729.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joseph C. Caruso School)144.2
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Keansburg School District)13.84.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students668667
 0.1%
African American132119
 9.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian99
Hispanic143191
 33.6%
Pacific Islander37
 133.3%
White372295
 20.7%
Two or More Races846
 475%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%48.9%
 7.4%


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Students who attend Joseph C. Caruso School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
High : Keansburg High School

Joseph C. Caruso School ranks in the bottom 7.7% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at Joseph C. Caruso School are 41% White, 30% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 638 students attended Joseph C. Caruso School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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