Linden Public School District
School District · Linden, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,461
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,461
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Linden Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Linden Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Number 9
Linden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Number 2
Linden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Number 10
Linden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#313 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,382
+$773 vs New Jersey median
District size
6,461 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Linden Public School District ranks #313 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Linden Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Number 9 (7.5/10), Number 2 (6.6/10), and Number 10 (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Linden Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Linden Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number 9 | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Number 2 | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Number 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Joseph E. Soehl Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Number 1 | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Linden High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Number 8 | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Number 6 | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Number 4 | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Linden Public School District
Linden Public School District is a Linden, New Jersey school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 6,461 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $26,382 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Linden Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Number 9, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Linden Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.6%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Linden Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Linden Public School District with test data.
Schools in Linden Public School District
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Linden
- Total Enrollment
- 6,461
- Teachers (FTE)
- 519
- District spending per student
- $26,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Linden Public School District?
Linden Public School District has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Linden Public School District?
The average composite rating for Linden Public School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Linden Public School District?
Linden Public School District's district-level spending was $26,382 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Linden Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Linden Public School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Linden Public School District?
Number 9 is the highest-rated school in Linden Public School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Linden Public School District?
Across schools in Linden Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Linden Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Linden Public School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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