Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Linden, NJ · Linden Public School District · Grades 6-8
382nd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 13%· Stable
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joseph E. Soehl Middle School 382nd of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 13th in 2025.
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 675 students tested
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 734 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.0% | 47.3% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 40.9% | 34.9% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| White | 11.0% | 10.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Typical home value $541K in zip 07036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Grace Wilday Junior High SchoolRoselle Public School District · 0.7 mi away395th of 440
ELA 33% · Math 15% - 2Myles J. McManus MIddle SchoolLinden Public School District · 1.1 mi away386th of 440
ELA 37% · Math 14% - 1Leonard V Moore Middle SchoolRoselle Public School District · 1.1 mi away412th of 440
ELA 25% · Math 11% - 4Roselle Park Middle SchoolRoselle Park Public School District · 2 mi away295th of 440
ELA 50% · Math 34% - 9William F. Halloran School No.22Elizabeth Public Schools · 2.5 mi away55th of 440
ELA 84% · Math 65% - 3Rahway 7th & 8th Grade AcademyRahway Public School District · 2.6 mi away341st of 440
ELA 50% · Math 19% - 9Terence C. Reilly School No 7Elizabeth Public Schools · 3.2 mi away54th of 440
ELA 87% · Math 62% - 9Orange Avenue SchoolCranford Public School District · 3.3 mi away48th of 440
ELA 80% · Math 71%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joseph E. Soehl Middle School in?
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is part of the Linden Public School District district in Linden, New Jersey.
Is Joseph E. Soehl Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph E. Soehl Middle School 382nd of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
Hispanic 47%, Black 35%, White 11%, Two or more races 5% (734 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph E. Soehl Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07036 is $541K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.