- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Linden, NJ
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph E. Soehl Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340861005560
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Linden, NJ.
School address
District: Linden Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340861005560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School grew from 662 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 340861005560 · Linden, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 11.8:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden High School (1,934 students)
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School grew from 662 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden High Sc
Linden High School
1,934 students
- Myles J. Mcman 711
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
711 students
- This school 710
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
710 students
- Number 2 602
Number 2
602 students
- Number 1 454
Number 1
454 students
- Number 4 447
Number 4
447 students
What this shows Joseph E. Soehl Middle School reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph E. Soehl Middle School compares
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▲ 68% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 75 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
African American 33.9%
White 10.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linden Public School District reports $25,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph E. Soehl Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Number 2 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Number 1 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Number 4 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph E. Soehl Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools in Linden
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
How many students attend Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School has 710 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Linden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
49.8% of students at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Linden, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph E. Soehl Middle School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Linden, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Linden on the city page.
What other schools are in Linden Public School District?
Besides Joseph E. Soehl Middle School, Linden Public School District also operates Linden High School (1,934 students), Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School (711 students), and Number 2 (602 students). See the Linden Public School District district page for the complete list.