Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
710 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School, located on East Henry Street in Linden, New Jersey, serves as a central hub for the district’s middle-level education. As part of the Linden Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for students during their transitional years between elementary and high school. The school is committed to providing a structured environment that prepares students for the rigor of the secondary level while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote a well-rounded educational experience.
The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and inclusive learning, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a variety of instructional strategies. By leveraging its location within the Linden community, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School works to cultivate a supportive culture where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate to ensure student success. Whether through core academic subjects or supplemental programs, the school aims to instill the foundational skills and citizenship values necessary for students to thrive as they progress toward graduation.
The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and inclusive learning, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a variety of instructional strategies. By leveraging its location within the Linden community, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School works to cultivate a supportive culture where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate to ensure student success. Whether through core academic subjects or supplemental programs, the school aims to instill the foundational skills and citizenship values necessary for students to thrive as they progress toward graduation.
710
Total Students
60.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 75 |
| Hispanic | 347 |
| Black | 241 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 35 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic347 (48.9%)
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Black241 (33.9%)
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White75 (10.6%)
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Two or More35 (4.9%)
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Asian10 (1.4%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)
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: | Linden Public School District |
| Phone: | (908)486-0550 |
| Website: | http://www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/soehl/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 710 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 60.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 448 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 86 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
232
Grade 7
250
Grade 8
228
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 232 |
| Grade 7 | 250 |
| Grade 8 | 228 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 327 | 46.1% |
| Male | 383 | 53.9% |
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