NJMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Linden, New Jersey|Linden Public School District
Linden, NJ 07036
School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
734
Student:Teacher
12.9:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Linden Public School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
68.7%
Phone
(908)486-0550School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
43%
40th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
12%
26th percentile in NJ
Chronic Absenteeism
35.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
106 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Near average in NJTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
690
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
64.5
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
Social Workers
2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
3
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,382
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$16,355
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$31,096
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 5%State 43%Local 53%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.1%
Below 150% poverty line
6.2%
Unemployment rate
12.1%
Uninsured residents
13.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,057
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
988
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
315 (32%)
Other Health Impairment
207 (21%)
Specific Learning Disability
201 (20%)
Autism
170 (17%)
Emotional Disturbance
35 (4%)
Intellectual Disability
19 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
710
Current enrollment
Stable(-0% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School currently enrolls 734 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NJ.
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