Carl Sandburg Middle School

926 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carl Sandburg Middle School, located in Old Bridge, New Jersey, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Old Bridge Township Public School District. Catering to students in the middle school grade levels, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to challenge students across core subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—while encouraging the exploration of various electives and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community and character development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school. By providing a supportive atmosphere and utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, Carl Sandburg Middle School strives to meet the unique needs of early adolescents. The school maintains a focus on student achievement and parental involvement, ensuring that the community works collaboratively to help students reach their full potential as they navigate their formative middle school years.

926

Total Students

82.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl Sandburg Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	184
Black	105
Asian	170
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
436 (47.1%)
Hispanic
184 (19.9%)
Asian
170 (18.4%)
Black
105 (11.3%)
Two or More
25 (2.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Old Bridge Township School District
Phone:	(732)360-4400
Website:	http://oldbridgeadmin.org/Domain/858
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	926
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 302

Grade 7 294

Grade 8 330