Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Linden, NJ · Linden Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
382nd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 13%· Stable
300 East Henry St., Linden, NJ 07036
(908)486-0550NCES ID 340861005560Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 675 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 734 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.9% | 47.3% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| Black | 43.1% | 34.9% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| White | 16.9% | 10.6% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $541K in zip 07036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
- #395Grace Wilday Junior High SchoolRoselle Public School District · 0.7 mi away395th of 440
ELA 33% ▼5 · Math 15% ▼1Compare - #386Myles J. McManus MIddle SchoolLinden Public School District · 1.1 mi away386th of 440
ELA 37% ▼1 · Math 14% ▼2Compare - #412Leonard V Moore Middle SchoolRoselle Public School District · 1.1 mi away412th of 440
ELA 25% ▼13 · Math 11% ▼5Compare - #295Roselle Park Middle SchoolRoselle Park Public School District · 2 mi away295th of 440
ELA 50% ▲12 · Math 34% ▲18Compare - #55William F. Halloran School No.22Elizabeth Public Schools · 2.5 mi away55th of 440
ELA 84% ▲46 · Math 65% ▲49Compare - #341Rahway 7th & 8th Grade AcademyRahway Public School District · 2.6 mi away341st of 440
ELA 50% ▲12 · Math 19% ▲3Compare - #54Terence C. Reilly School No 7Elizabeth Public Schools · 3.2 mi away54th of 440
ELA 87% ▲49 · Math 62% ▲46Compare - #48Orange Avenue SchoolCranford Public School District · 3.3 mi away48th of 440
ELA 80% ▲42 · Math 71% ▲55Compare
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.