Alfred S. Faust Middle School vs Carlstadt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
East Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
Carlstadt Public School
Carlstadt · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
478 students
| Measure | Alfred S. Faust Middle School East Rutherford, New Jersey | Carlstadt Public School Carlstadt, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 440 | #857 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4153 of 15,369 | #16705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 240 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | East Rutherford | Carlstadt |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred S. Faust Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 62.1).
- •Alfred S. Faust Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Carlstadt Public School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Carlstadt Public School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 51.7%).
- •Alfred S. Faust Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.6).
- •Carlstadt Public School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 240.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred S. Faust Middle School better than Carlstadt Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred S. Faust Middle School ranks higher (66.1 vs 62.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alfred S. Faust Middle School and Carlstadt Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between East Rutherford and Carlstadt in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred S. Faust Middle School: 240. Carlstadt Public School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred S. Faust Middle School and Carlstadt Public School rank in New Jersey?
Alfred S. Faust Middle School is 251st of 440 and Carlstadt Public School is 857th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).