Carl Sandburg Middle School
OLD BRIDGE, NJ · Old Bridge Township School District · Grades 6-8
201st of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 54%· Stable
Carl Sandburg Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carl Sandburg Middle School 201st of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 54% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 54th in 2025.
Carl Sandburg Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 884 students tested
Carl Sandburg Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 957 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.4% | 48.8% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 18.9% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Asian | 19.7% | 18.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 11.8% | 11.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Carl Sandburg Middle School
Typical home value $642K in zip 08857 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Carl Sandburg Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Jonas Salk Middle SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 3.5 mi away182nd of 440
ELA 63% · Math 51% - 9Marlboro Memorial Middle SchoolMarlboro Township School District · 4.1 mi away81st of 440
ELA 75% · Math 66% - 4Sayreville Middle SchoolSayreville School District · 4.4 mi away276th of 440
ELA 54% · Math 37% - 7Matawan-Aberdeen Middle SchoolMatawan-Aberdeen Regional School District · 4.4 mi away173rd of 440
ELA 70% · Math 46% - 3Spotswood Memorial Middle SchoolSpotswood Public School District · 4.6 mi away309th of 440
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 8Marlboro Middle SchoolMarlboro Township School District · 5 mi away130th of 440
ELA 72% · Math 56% - 2South River Middle SchoolSouth River Public School District · 5.1 mi away385th of 440
ELA 28% · Math 24% - 8Hammarskjold Upper Elementary SchoolEast Brunswick Township School District · 5.1 mi away126th of 440
ELA 67% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carl Sandburg Middle School in?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is part of the Old Bridge Township School District district in OLD BRIDGE, New Jersey.
Is Carl Sandburg Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carl Sandburg Middle School 201st of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carl Sandburg Middle School?
White 49%, Hispanic 19%, Asian 18%, Black 11% (957 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carl Sandburg Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08857 is $642K 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.