Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
318 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 134 |
| Hispanic | 99 |
| Black | 68 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White134 (42.1%)
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Hispanic99 (31.1%)
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Black68 (21.4%)
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Two or More11 (3.5%)
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Asian5 (1.6%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 109 |
| Grade 7 | 108 |
| Grade 8 | 101 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 169 | 53.1% |
| Male | 149 | 46.9% |
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