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#2183 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Old Bridge High School

High School · Old Bridge Township School District · Matawan, NJ

An Old Bridge Township School District high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4209 ROUTE 516, Matawan, NJ 07747

  • Math 39% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-11.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation9.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$24,394
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Old Bridge High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Old Bridge High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low21/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Matawan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$124,896

Median home value

$464,100

Median rent

$1,840/mo

College educated

50.8%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.7% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–122.6 mi271Compare →
Matawan Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.6 mi1,154Compare →
Collier SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5private9–123.4 mi146Compare →
New Road School of ParlinPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–124.1 mi24Compare →

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
#14 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

Old Bridge High School is listed in Old Bridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Old Bridge High School

Old Bridge High School is a public high school in Matawan, NJ, part of Old Bridge Township School District, serving approximately 2,637 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,183 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Old Bridge High School

What grades does Old Bridge High School serve?

Old Bridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Old Bridge High School?

Old Bridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,637 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Bridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Old Bridge High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Old Bridge High School rank in NJ?

Old Bridge High School ranks #2,183 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Old Bridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Old Bridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Old Bridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Bridge High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Old Bridge High School a charter school?

No, Old Bridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Old Bridge High School a Title I school?

No, Old Bridge High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Bridge High School?

21.0% of students at Old Bridge High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
195
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 07747)
32,246
Area average commute
35.8 min
Area median age
41.7
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 07747; 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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