Carteret Middle School

cms.carteretschools.org

553 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Carteret Middle School, located at 300 Carteret Avenue in Carteret, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Carteret School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local Carteret community, often reflecting the diverse population of the borough. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining a supportive learning culture that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. By prioritizing student achievement and character development, Carteret Middle School strives to provide a stable and enriching educational foundation for the youth of the community.

553

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carteret Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	280
Black	85
Asian	134
Two or More	11

Hispanic
280 (50.6 %)
Asian
134 (24.2 %)
Black
85 (15.4 %)
White
43 (7.8 %)
Two or More
11 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carteret Public School District
Phone:	(732)541-8960
Website:	http://cms.carteretschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 281

Grade 6 261

Ungraded 11