School Overview
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School, located at 100 Palmer Place in Keansburg, New Jersey, serves as a central pillar of the Keansburg School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on providing a structured, supportive environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic disciplines—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating technology and supplemental instruction to help students build a strong foundation for future academic success.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Joseph R. Bolger Middle School places a high value on fostering a positive school culture and community engagement. The school offers various extracurricular activities and student support services designed to encourage social-emotional growth, personal responsibility, and active participation. By emphasizing character development and fostering collaborative relationships between staff, students, and families, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body to be productive, confident, and well-rounded members of the Keansburg community.
318
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White134
Hispanic99
Black68
Asian5
Two or More11
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    134 (42.1%)
  • Hispanic
    99 (31.1%)
  • Black
    68 (21.4%)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Keansburg School District
Phone: (732)787-2007
Website: http://www.keansburg.k12.nj.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 224
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Grade 6 109
Grade 7 108
Grade 8 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6109
Grade 7108
Grade 8101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16953.1%
Male14946.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)