Old Bridge Township School District
School District · Matawan, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
14
11 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,394
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
14
11 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,394
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#192 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
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
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 6.5/10, Old Bridge Township School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alan B. Shepard Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Old Bridge Township School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
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 6.5/10. 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?
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Old Bridge Township School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
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 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. 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 6.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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