Old Bridge Township School District
School District · Matawan, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
11 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,394
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
11 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,394
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Old Bridge Township School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Old Bridge Township 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.
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
Old Bridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Old Bridge · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
Old Bridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#184 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,394
$1,215 vs New Jersey median
District size
7,976 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Old Bridge Township School District ranks #184 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Old Bridge Township School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Walter M. Schirra Elementary School (8.6/10), Carl Sandburg Middle School (8.1/10), and Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 8% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Old Bridge Township School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Old Bridge Township School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter M. Schirra Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Carl Sandburg Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Jonas Salk Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Southwood Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Memorial Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Madison Park Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Old Bridge Township School District
Old Bridge Township School District is a Matawan, New Jersey school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 7,976 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $24,394 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Old Bridge Township School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Old Bridge Township School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.4% and ELA proficiency of 64.1%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Old Bridge Township School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Old Bridge Township School District with test data.
Schools in Old Bridge Township School District
14 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Matawan
- Total Enrollment
- 7,976
- Teachers (FTE)
- 676
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Old Bridge Township School District?
Old Bridge Township School District has 14 schools in total — 11 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 Old Bridge Township School District?
The average composite rating for Old Bridge Township School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Old Bridge Township School District?
Old Bridge Township School District spends $24,394 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Old Bridge Township School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Old Bridge Township School District is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Old Bridge Township School District?
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Old Bridge Township School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Old Bridge Township School District?
Across schools in Old Bridge Township School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Old Bridge Township School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Old Bridge Township School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 14 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.1%
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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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