Jonas Salk Middle School

Summary:

Jonas Salk Middle School is a public middle school in Old Bridge, New Jersey, serving 903 students in grades 6-8. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Algebra I, where proficiency rates consistently exceed state averages. Notably, the school excels in supporting certain student subgroups, such as African American, English Language Learner, Hispanic, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the top 25-30% of New Jersey middle schools for these groups.

Compared to nearby schools, Jonas Salk Middle School generally outperforms in academic measures, with higher percentages of White and Asian students. However, the school's performance for White and Special Education students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom half of New Jersey middle schools for these subgroups. The school's per-student spending of $13,625 in 2018-2019 is higher than some nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success, along with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5.

While Jonas Salk Middle School is a strong-performing school, the district and school should address the concerning rise in chronic absenteeism, which has increased from 3.8% in 2018-2019 to 16.9% in 2021-2022. Overall, the school's academic achievements, particularly in supporting underserved student populations, make it a standout option for families in the Old Bridge Township School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 155 W Greystone Road
       Old Bridge, NJ  08857-9625


(732) 360-4519

District: Old Bridge Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,625 Help


Students who attend Jonas Salk Middle School usually attend:

High:    Old Bridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  903

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.9%
Hispanic:
17.2%
Asian:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.6% Help


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Compare Details Jonas Salk Middle School ranks better than 68.4% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Jonas Salk Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.9%), Hispanic (17.2%), Asian (12%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jonas Salk Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jonas Salk Middle School is $13,625.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jonas Salk Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jonas Salk Middle School 236th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Jonas Salk Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Old Bridge Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Bridge Township School District 237th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jonas Salk Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Jonas Salk Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.98 241st 574 58.0%
2004 69.59 225th 588 61.7%
2005 66.78 262nd 599 56.3%
2006 66.96 280th 615 54.5%
2007 67.17 258th 631 59.1%
2008 63.06 295th 640 53.9%
2009 65.44 290th 664 56.3%
2010 68.29 264th 677 61.0%
2011 66.04 275th 684 59.8%
2012 69.48 263rd 677 61.2%
2013 67.32 265th 704 62.4%
2014 69.47 255th 717 64.4%
2015 7.33 679th 713 4.8%
2016 55.73 308th 713 56.8%
2017 58.59 296th 712 58.4%
2018 54.53 316th 716 55.9%
2019 62.90 269th 745 63.9%
2021 63.85 205th 652 68.6%
2022 62.28 246th 745 67.0%
2023 63.42 236th 748 68.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jonas Salk Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.90 26th 227 88.5%
2022 72.84 33rd 270 87.8%
2023 86.24 20th 288 93.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jonas Salk Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.04 300th 471 36.3%
2019 45.12 230th 492 53.3%
2021 47.99 174th 401 56.6%
2022 44.80 232nd 535 56.6%
2023 33.37 324th 505 35.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jonas Salk Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.74 206th 522 60.5%
2019 62.75 133rd 541 75.4%
2021 67.10 69th 467 85.2%
2022 61.93 110th 549 80.0%
2023 67.20 99th 568 82.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jonas Salk Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.13 302nd 680 55.6%
2019 65.61 241st 703 65.7%
2021 73.35 131st 625 79.0%
2022 71.20 186th 726 74.4%
2023 69.34 205th 720 71.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jonas Salk Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.10 328th 675 51.4%
2019 58.81 285th 697 59.1%
2021 53.71 249th 635 60.8%
2022 53.88 290th 730 60.3%
2023 58.71 261st 718 63.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jonas Salk Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.89 131st 200 34.5%
2019 44.17 126th 199 36.7%
2021 52.20 67th 147 54.4%
2022 49.28 109th 200 45.5%
2023 50.81 116th 201 42.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Jonas Salk Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.79 58th 326 82.2%
2021 82.41 24th 291 91.8%
2022 84.86 23rd 356 93.5%
2023 75.47 53rd 361 85.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jonas Salk Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.15 268th 504 46.8%
2019 52.49 232nd 524 55.7%
2021 64.75 111th 480 76.9%
2022 66.87 132nd 591 77.7%
2023 66.50 143rd 587 75.6%
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Rank History for White students at Jonas Salk Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.55 366th 497 26.4%
2019 43.19 301st 504 40.3%
2021 40.31 255th 435 41.4%
2022 42.96 282nd 512 44.9%
2023 42.68 292nd 509 42.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Jonas Salk Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 813 23 65 34 12 n/a n/a 0 947
1989 772 22 41 30 5 n/a n/a 0 870
1990 775 30 60 39 17 n/a n/a 0 921
1991 785 26 68 34 22 n/a n/a 0 935
1992 787 30 85 53 9 n/a n/a 0 964
1993 783 32 98 43 3 n/a n/a 0 959
1994 756 43 96 53 17 n/a n/a 0 965
1995 799 46 107 77 16 n/a n/a 0 1045
1996 799 46 107 77 16 n/a n/a 0 1045
1998 849 53 112 86 7 n/a n/a 0 1107
1999 884 53 121 102 7 n/a n/a 0 1167
2000 907 55 107 103 4 n/a n/a 0 1176
2001 880 51 129 101 6 n/a n/a 0 1167
2002 929 52 152 85 0 n/a n/a 0 1218
2003 929 52 152 85 0 n/a n/a 0 1218
2004 955 58 159 86 0 n/a n/a 0 1258
2005 931 66 152 101 0 n/a n/a 0 1250
2006 916 87 155 115 0 n/a n/a 0 1273
2007 871 90 126 109 0 n/a n/a 0 1196
2008 730 73 124 107 1 n/a n/a 0 1035
2009 652 66 118 107 0 0 0 0 943
2010 625 68 121 89 1 0 1 0 905
2011 688 66 131 99 1 0 0 0 985
2012 733 69 121 109 2 0 1 0 1035
2013 703 69 116 132 1 0 3 0 1024
2014 680 69 116 144 2 0 2 0 1013
2015 667 62 132 126 2 0 2 0 991
2016 660 64 139 119 1 0 3 0 986
2017 641 57 145 137 1 0 3 0 984
2018 612 63 146 153 0 0 5 0 979
2019 588 67 133 151 0 0 4 0 943
2020 583 72 119 146 2 0 6 0 928
2021 558 66 110 152 3 1 5 1 896
2022 539 72 108 159 3 1 12 1 895
2023 550 65 108 155 2 1 20 2 903

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jonas Salk Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 947 81.0 11.6 n/a
1989 870 80.0 10.8 n/a
1990 921 82.0 11.2 4.7
1991 935 81.0 11.5 3.6
1992 964 75.0 12.8 6.8
1993 959 76.0 12.6 7.6
1994 965 77.0 12.5 8.1
1995 1045 78.0 13.4 8
1996 1045 78.0 13.4 8
1998 1107 84.0 13.2 7.2
1999 1167 81.0 14.4 6.9
2000 1176 83.0 14.2 10.7
2001 1167 83.2 14.0 9.3
2002 1218 85.0 14.3 10.8
2003 1218 85.0 14.3 10.8
2004 1258 86.0 14.6 10.5
2005 1250 88.8 14.1 n/a
2006 1273 88.8 14.3 10.4
2007 1196 86.0 13.9 11.4
2008 1035 69.0 15.0 10.2
2009 943 82.9 10.1 14.1
2010 905 83.0 10.9 20.1
2011 985 77.2 12.7 17.8
2012 1035 84.6 12.2 19.6
2013 1024 82.6 12.3 22.3
2014 1013 83.5 12.1 23.8
2015 991 87.0 11.3 21.9
2016 986 86.0 11.4 22.7
2017 984 86.6 11.3 21.2
2018 979 84.1 11.6 21.5
2019 943 81.6 11.5 18.9
2020 928 82.6 11.2 20.7
2021 896 77.6 11.5 18.8
2022 895 85.6 10.4 16.4
2023 903 85.6 10.5 17.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jonas Salk Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 947 81.0 11.6 n/a
1989 870 80.0 10.8 n/a
1990 921 82.0 11.2 4.7
1991 935 81.0 11.5 3.6
1992 964 75.0 12.8 6.8
1993 959 76.0 12.6 7.6
1994 965 77.0 12.5 8.1
1995 1045 78.0 13.4 8
1996 1045 78.0 13.4 8
1998 1107 84.0 13.2 7.2
1999 1167 81.0 14.4 6.9
2000 1176 83.0 14.2 10.7
2001 1167 83.2 14.0 9.3
2002 1218 85.0 14.3 10.8
2003 1218 85.0 14.3 10.8
2004 1258 86.0 14.6 10.5
2005 1250 88.8 14.1 n/a
2006 1273 88.8 14.3 10.4
2007 1196 86.0 13.9 11.4
2008 1035 69.0 15.0 10.2
2009 943 82.9 10.1 14.1
2010 905 83.0 10.9 20.1
2011 985 77.2 12.7 17.8
2012 1035 84.6 12.2 19.6
2013 1024 82.6 12.3 22.3
2014 1013 83.5 12.1 23.8
2015 991 87.0 11.3 21.9
2016 986 86.0 11.4 22.7
2017 984 86.6 11.3 21.2
2018 979 84.1 11.6 21.5
2019 943 81.6 11.5 18.9
2020 928 82.6 11.2 20.7
2021 896 77.6 11.5 18.8
2022 895 85.6 10.4 16.4
2023 903 85.6 10.5 17.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jonas Salk Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $64 (0.5%) $13,561 (99.5%) $13,625

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jonas Salk Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 269th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 236th of 748 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jonas Salk Middle School)54.751.7
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)61.752.7
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jonas Salk Middle School)42.644.9
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)43.142.8
 0.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jonas Salk Middle School)69.558.1
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)68.859.8
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jonas Salk Middle School)48.448
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)47.645.5
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jonas Salk Middle School)65.955.7
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)68.556.6
 11.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jonas Salk Middle School)4627.3
 18.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)4329.3
 13.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Jonas Salk Middle School)9894.7
 3.3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Old Bridge Township School District)98.993.9
 5%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Jonas Salk Middle School)9894.8
 3.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Old Bridge Township School District)33.931
 2.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students943903
 4.2%
African American6765
 3%
American Indian02
Asian133108
 18.8%
Hispanic151155
 2.6%
Pacific Islander01
White588550
 6.5%
Two or More Races420
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.9%17.6%
 1.3%


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Students at Jonas Salk Middle School are 61% White, 17% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Jonas Salk Middle School usually go on to attend Old Bridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 903 students attended Jonas Salk Middle School.

Jonas Salk Middle School ranks 236th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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