For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,565 students in 07036, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07036, NJ are Joseph E. Soehl Middle School, Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School and Winfield Township. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07036 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07036, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07036, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Henry St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Edgewood Road
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Winfield Township
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 1/2 Gulfstream Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
07036, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Union County Jdc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1075 Edward Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590
Grades: 8-11
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07036, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07036, NJ include Joseph E. Soehl Middle School, Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School and Winfield Township.
How many public middle schools are located in 07036?
3 public middle schools are located in 07036.
What is the racial composition of students in 07036?
07036 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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