John A. Carusi Middle School vs Pleasantville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 71 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A. Carusi Middle School
Cherry Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
Pleasantville Middle School
Pleasantville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
| Measure | John A. Carusi Middle School Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Pleasantville Middle School Pleasantville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 440 | #425 of 440 |
| National rank | #4778 of 15,369 | #13316 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 859 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 12% |
| city | Cherry Hill | Pleasantville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A. Carusi Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 22.6).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 12%).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 82.6%).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 847.
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 John A. Carusi Middle School better than Pleasantville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John A. Carusi Middle School ranks higher (63.2 vs 22.6 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 John A. Carusi Middle School and Pleasantville Middle School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Cherry Hill and Pleasantville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Carusi Middle School: 859. Pleasantville Middle School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Carusi Middle School and Pleasantville Middle School rank in New Jersey?
John A. Carusi Middle School is 272nd of 440 and Pleasantville Middle School is 425th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).