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#1314 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Middle School · Linden Public School District · Linden, NJ
A Linden Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
300 East Henry St., Linden, NJ 07036
- Math 22% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph E. Soehl Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,942
Median home value
$385,100
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Wilday Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 0.7 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Leonard V Moore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–6 | 1.1 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Myles J. Mcmanus Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 685 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Linden Public School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $26,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is listed in Linden Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is a public middle school in Linden, NJ, part of Linden Public School District, serving approximately 734 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,314 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
What grades does Joseph E. Soehl Middle School serve?
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph E. Soehl Middle School rank in NJ?
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School ranks #1,314 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joseph E. Soehl Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph E. Soehl Middle School a charter school?
No, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph E. Soehl Middle School a Title I school?
No, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
68.7% of students at Joseph E. Soehl 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
- 734
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (908) 486-0550
- Area population (ZIP 07036)
- 45,101
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 07036; 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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