Below Average
#2247 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
Elementary School · Carteret Public School District · Carteret, NJ
A Carteret Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
83 POST BLVD, Carteret, NJ 07008
- Math 36% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,576/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carteret), 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
$87,712
Median home value
$370,100
Median rent
$2,012/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Grover Cleveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Number 2Enrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 635 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carteret Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,265NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School is listed in Carteret Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carteret, NJ, part of Carteret Public School District, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,247 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
What grades does Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School serve?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School rank in NJ?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School ranks #2,247 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School?
64.5% of students at Private Nicholas Minue Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (732) 541-8960
- Area population (ZIP 07008)
- 25,220
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 07008; 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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