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#1854 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Joseph C. Caruso School
Elementary School · Keansburg School District · Keansburg, NJ
A Keansburg School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
81 Frances Place, Keansburg, NJ 07734
- Math 19% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph C. Caruso School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph C. Caruso School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keansburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,073
Median home value
$310,000
Median rent
$1,638/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Lillian Drive SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 1–4 | 1.3 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Harmony Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 606 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Keansburg School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,459NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph C. Caruso School is listed in Keansburg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph C. Caruso School
Joseph C. Caruso School is a public elementary school in Keansburg, NJ, part of Keansburg School District, serving approximately 638 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,854 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph C. Caruso School
What grades does Joseph C. Caruso School serve?
Joseph C. Caruso School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Joseph C. Caruso School?
Joseph C. Caruso School has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph C. Caruso School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph C. Caruso School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph C. Caruso School rank in NJ?
Joseph C. Caruso School ranks #1,854 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joseph C. Caruso School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph C. Caruso School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joseph C. Caruso School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph C. Caruso School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph C. Caruso School a charter school?
No, Joseph C. Caruso School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph C. Caruso School a Title I school?
No, Joseph C. Caruso School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph C. Caruso School?
48.9% of students at Joseph C. Caruso School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (732) 787-2007
- Area population (ZIP 07734)
- 13,188
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07734; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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