Top Rankings
Linden Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,979 students in Linden Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Linden Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
5,979 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
565 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Linden Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
151 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,793 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
32%
# Black Students
1,920 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
32%
15%
# White Students
981 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
16%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
366
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
366
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
374
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
374
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
420
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
407
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
408
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
453
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
407
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
468
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
422
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
431
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
417
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
424
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
242
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,436 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,162 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$164 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,436
$27,348
Spending / Student
$25,162
$26,228
Best Linden Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Number 10
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Highland Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2043
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2043
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Number 9
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Deerfield Terrace
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Linden High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 West St. Georges Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5432
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5432
Grades: 9-12
| 1,743 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Henry St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Edgewood Road
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #66.
Number 5
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Bower Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2666
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2666
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Number 6
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 East Morris Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3003
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #88.
Number 4
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Dill Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-3286
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #99.
Number 8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Blancke St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-4397
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-4397
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1010.
Number 1
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
728 North Wood Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2668
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2668
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1111.
Number 2
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3287
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3287
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Linden Public School District?
Linden Public School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,979 students.
What is the rank of Linden Public School District?
Linden Public School District is ranked #515 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linden Public School District?
47% of Linden Public School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linden Public School District?
Linden Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Linden Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,162 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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