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Jonas Salk Middle School

155 W GREYSTONE ROAD, OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857Old Bridge Township School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
903
Students
Total enrolled
$24,722
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 72% vs nat'l
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 31% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 903 students in grades 06–08 in OLD BRIDGE, New Jersey.
72% above average funding
District spends $24,722 per pupil, 72% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jonas Salk Middle School is a large middle in OLD BRIDGE, New Jersey, serving grades 06–08 with 903 students. The district invests $24,722 per student — 72% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 18% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Jonas Salk Middle School

903
Total Students
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
18%
Free Lunch
86
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution461 male · 440 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility18%
National avg 52% · 159 students
Student Composition
12%
61%
17%
Asian12%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black7%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 340927003508

Academic Outcomes at Jonas Salk Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 82th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 08857

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,722Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,722
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,878
Student Support$4,697
Administration$2,967
Operations$3,708
Other$2,472
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,722 spent per student, an estimated $10,952 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
57%
State government
36.8%
Local (property tax)
56.9%
Federal programs
6.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,722/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 18% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
James A. McDivitt Elementary SchoolMemorial Elementary SchoolRaymond E. Voorhees Elementary SchoolSouthwood Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Carl Sandburg Middle School
↓
High School
Old Bridge High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMiddlesex County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOld Bridge Township School District →
Phone: (732)360-4519
NCES ID: 340927003508
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in OLD BRIDGE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Old Bridge Township School District
High
Old Bridge High School
2,707 students · 09–12
● 47 opp19% FRL
Mid
Carl Sandburg Middle School
981 students · 06–08
● 51 opp27% FRL
Elem
James A. McDivitt Elementary School
532 students · KG–05
● 51 opp18% FRL
Elem
Memorial Elementary School
417 students · KG–05
● 44 opp33% FRL
Elem
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School
394 students · KG–05
● 51 opp16% FRL
Elem
Southwood Elementary School
343 students · KG–05
● 51 opp20% FRL
Elem
William A. Miller Elementary School
332 students · KG–05
● 51 opp18% FRL
Elem
Madison Park Elementary School
285 students · KG–05
● 50 opp39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
155 W GREYSTONE ROAD, OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.