Carteret Middle School vs Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret Middle School
Carteret · Public middle · Grades 5–6
540 students
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
Carteret · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
529 students
| Measure | Carteret Middle School Carteret, New Jersey | Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School Carteret, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 440 | #867 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9291 of 15,369 | #16938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 540 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| city | Carteret | Carteret |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 42.4).
- •Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 80%).
- •Carteret Middle School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 529.
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 Carteret Middle School better than Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 42.4 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 Carteret Middle School and Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Carteret and Carteret in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret Middle School: 540. Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret Middle School and Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret Middle School is 360th of 440 and Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School is 867th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).