How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Joseph E. Soehl Middle School | Linden High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Linden, NJ | Linden, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 710 | 1,934 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.8% | 42.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Joseph E. Soehl Middle School | Linden High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,513 | $26,513 |
| District | Linden Public School District | Linden Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Joseph E. Soehl Middle School | Linden High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| African American | 33.9% | 32.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.9% | 50.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Joseph E. Soehl Middle School | Linden High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 355:1 | 276.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.7% | 24.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 73 | 456 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.