At a glance
Reported students
568
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554
Carteret Junior High School: 568 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Carteret Junior High School
Carteret Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Carteret. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Carteret Public School District. NCES reports 568 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, above the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.2%) and Asian (23.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Carteret Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.1%
- Hispanic51.2%
- Black15%
- Asian23.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Carteret Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carteret Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
540 reported students
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
529 reported students
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
642 reported students
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
436 reported students
Carteret High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,188 reported students
Public schools near Carteret Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Middle School Middle · Carteret Public School District | 05–06 | 540 | 0.3 mi |
| IS 75 Frank D Paulo Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 1,514 | 2.9 mi |
| Richmond Preparatory Charter School Middle · Charter · Richmond Preparatory Charter School | 06–10 | 365 | 3.1 mi |
| Avenel Middle School Middle · Woodbridge Township School District | 06–08 | 629 | 3.1 mi |
| Woodbridge Middle School Middle · Woodbridge Township School District | 06–08 | 513 | 3.1 mi |
| Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 406 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carteret Junior High School
What grades does Carteret Junior High School serve?
Carteret Junior High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Carteret Public School District.
How many students attend Carteret Junior High School?
Carteret Junior High School reported 568 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carteret Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 568 students and 44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carteret Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carteret Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carteret Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carteret Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carteret Junior High School in?
Carteret Junior High School is part of Carteret Public School District, based in Carteret, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carteret Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carteret Middle School (0.3 mi), IS 75 Frank D Paulo (2.9 mi), Richmond Preparatory Charter School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.