Excellent
#329 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 13% in state
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Middle School · Old Bridge Township School District · Old Bridge, NJ
An Old Bridge Township School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3439 ROUTE 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- Math 55% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carl Sandburg Middle School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carl Sandburg Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,192
Median home value
$459,400
Median rent
$1,462/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Jonas Salk Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 879 | Compare → |
| Center for Lifelong LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| New Road School of ParlinPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.8 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Old Bridge Township School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $24,394NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carl Sandburg Middle School is listed in Old Bridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carl Sandburg Middle School
Carl Sandburg Middle School is a public middle school in Old Bridge, NJ, part of Old Bridge Township School District, serving approximately 957 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carl Sandburg Middle School
What grades does Carl Sandburg Middle School serve?
Carl Sandburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Middle School?
Carl Sandburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 957 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl Sandburg Middle School rank in NJ?
Carl Sandburg Middle School ranks #329 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Carl Sandburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl Sandburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carl Sandburg Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl Sandburg Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carl Sandburg Middle School a charter school?
No, Carl Sandburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl Sandburg Middle School a Title I school?
No, Carl Sandburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl Sandburg Middle School?
28.9% of students at Carl Sandburg Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 957
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (732) 360-4400
- Area population (ZIP 08857)
- 40,409
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08857; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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