Joseph C. Caruso School vs Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 901 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph C. Caruso School
Keansburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
595 students
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Keansburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
| Measure | Joseph C. Caruso School Keansburg, New Jersey | Joseph R. Bolger Middle School Keansburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1328 of 1,479 | #418 of 440 |
| National rank | #38938 of 50,301 | #12512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 595 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| city | Keansburg | Keansburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph C. Caruso School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 26.9).
- •Joseph C. Caruso School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Joseph R. Bolger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Joseph C. Caruso School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 76.4%).
- •Joseph C. Caruso School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.7).
- •Joseph C. Caruso School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 318.
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 C. Caruso School better than Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph C. Caruso School ranks higher (29.4 vs 26.9 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 C. Caruso School and Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Keansburg and Keansburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph C. Caruso School: 595. Joseph R. Bolger Middle School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph C. Caruso School and Joseph R. Bolger Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph C. Caruso School is 1328th of 1,479 and Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is 418th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).