Carl Sandburg Middle School
Reported Enrollment
981
students
District
Old Bridge Township School District
County Context Score
83/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
3439 ROUTE 516, OLD BRIDGE, NJ, 08857
School District
Old Bridge Township School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 340927003500
- District ID
- 3409270
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
981 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Carl Sandburg Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Middlesex County has 208 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 14 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Carl Sandburg Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Old Bridge Township School District, Middlesex County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Carl Sandburg Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Old Bridge Township School District.
981 students
Carl Sandburg Middle School reports 981 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 39 other middle schools in Middlesex County with enrollment data, 28 report fewer students and 11 report more. The peer median is 607 students.
40 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 684 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
14 district schools
Old Bridge Township School District lists 11 primary, 2 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
11
Middle
2
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Old Bridge Township School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Carl Sandburg Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Old Bridge Township School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Carl Sandburg Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Carl Sandburg Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Carl Sandburg Middle School with nearby schools?
Carl Sandburg Middle School should be compared with 40 middle schools in Middlesex County, plus other schools in Old Bridge Township School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Carl Sandburg Middle School?
Before using Carl Sandburg Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Old Bridge Township School District.
Part of Old Bridge Township School District
Carl Sandburg Middle School is one of 14 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,047 students across 14 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
14
Reported Enrollment
8,047
14 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- William A. Miller Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Old Bridge High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Alan B. Shepard Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- James A. McDivitt Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Jonas Salk Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Madison Park Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Memorial Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- M. Scott Carpenter Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
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Crossroads North Middle School
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Middlesex County Schools
County Context Score
83/100
County-level composite across 208 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.