Joseph A. Citta Elementary School vs Manchester Township Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Manchester Township Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
586 students
| Measure | Joseph A. Citta Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey | Manchester Township Middle School Manchester, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1056 of 1,479 | #307 of 440 |
| National rank | #25041 of 50,301 | #6392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 511 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Toms River | Manchester |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Township Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 50.2).
- •Joseph A. Citta Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Joseph A. Citta Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Manchester Township Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 73.8%).
- •Manchester Township Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.8).
- •Manchester Township Middle School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 511.
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 Joseph A. Citta Elementary School better than Manchester Township Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Township Middle School ranks higher (55.8 vs 50.2 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 Joseph A. Citta Elementary School and Manchester Township Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Toms River and Manchester in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School: 511. Manchester Township Middle School: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph A. Citta Elementary School and Manchester Township Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is 1056th of 1,479 and Manchester Township Middle School is 307th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).