John A. Carusi Middle School vs Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 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
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
Maple Shade · Public middle · Grades 5–6
355 students
| Measure | John A. Carusi Middle School Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School Maple Shade, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 440 | #383 of 440 |
| National rank | #4778 of 15,369 | #10353 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 859 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 21% |
| city | Cherry Hill | Maple Shade |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A. Carusi Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 37.6).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 56.9%).
- •Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.0).
- •John A. Carusi Middle School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 355.
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 Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John A. Carusi Middle School ranks higher (63.2 vs 37.6 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 Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cherry Hill and Maple Shade in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Carusi Middle School: 859. Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Carusi Middle School and Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John A. Carusi Middle School is 272nd of 440 and Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School is 383rd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).