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Joseph E. Soehl Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 696 students

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Posted February 19, 2012

Joseph E. Soehl School is providing a high quality of education. I like the school Staff and Administration feedback and suggestions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

this school is the best they should be rated 10. Everyone is very helpful & very kindaa i love this school
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 7, 2009

I love Soehl. Mrs. Braisted was my daughter's principle at School 1 in Linden and she has made a wonderful transition at Soehl as well. Overall I am completely pleased with the curriculum and the ratio of student to teacher. The children receive one on one instruction and the workload is perfect for retention. I also love their prepatory for state testings. They also keep the parents informed of any current events or matters regarding the school. Regards, Candice Hall Linden, NJ
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2008

I love this school the principal and vice principals and teachers are very helpful and available to speak with parents on any issue
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2008

i love this school i feel so relaxed in it
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

198 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

198 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
45%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students30%
Female33%
Male27%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Special educationn/a
General education34%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant30%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students76%
Female67%
Male82%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students47%
Female47%
Male47%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Special educationn/a
General education57%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant47%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students59%
Female52%
Male65%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Special education14%
General education70%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant59%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students39%
Female47%
Male32%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Special educationn/a
General education48%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant39%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students45%
Female48%
Male42%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
General education56%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant45%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students64%
Female68%
Male59%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
General education79%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students55%
Female52%
Male57%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Special education17%
General education66%
English language learners17%
Non-migrant55%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students70%
Female69%
Male70%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education24%
General education82%
English language learners42%
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 44% 17%
Hispanic 35% 20%
White 18% 54%
Two or more races 2% 0%
Asian 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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300 E Henry St
Linden, NJ 07036
Phone: (908) 486-0550

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