Linden City School District
- 2 EAST GIBBONS ST
- LINDEN, NJ 07036
- (908) 486-5818
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 89.2% | 84.6% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $16,787 | $17,621 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,189 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 530 | - |
District Test Scores
ASK - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 59.7% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 62.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.7% | 59.9% | |
| 2009 | 57.3% | 75.2% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.6% | 41.9% | |
| 2009 | 47.6% | 80.2% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.6% | 59.4% | |
| 2009 | 62.2% | 62.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.3% | 87.1% | |
| 2009 | 80.6% | 85.7% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.2% | 46.3% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 68.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 62.5% | |
| 2009 | 67.2% | 56.6% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.7% | 78.6% | |
| 2009 | 51.8% | 69.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.4% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 49.6% | 78.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.7% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 72.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.8% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 52.7% | 66.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.7% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.8% | 91.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.9% | 83.6% | |
| 2009 | 59.8% | 62.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.2% | 94.2% | |
| 2009 | 78.6% | 94.7% | |
HSPA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.6% | 74.2% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 85.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.8% | 77.6% | |
| 2009 | 49.5% | 39.8% | |
Source: NJ Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,189 | 11.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 265 |
| Kindergarten Students | 422 |
| 1st Grade Students | 365 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 400 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 379 |
| 4th Grade Students | 445 |
| 5th Grade Students | 456 |
| 6th Grade Students | 409 |
| 7th Grade Students | 447 |
| 8th Grade Students | 431 |
| 9th Grade Students | 479 |
| 10th Grade Students | 476 |
| 11th Grade Students | 448 |
| 12th Grade Students | 464 |
| Ungraded Students | 228 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 139 |
| Hispanic | 2,028 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,229 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,635 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,122 |
| Female | 2,996 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 530 | 11.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 23 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 227 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 207 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 59 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 143 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 13 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 1 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 1 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 90 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 31 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 56 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $110,752,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $76,625,000 | 69.2% |
| Property Tax | $71,756,000 | 64.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $27,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $1,014,000 | 0.9% |
| Interest Earnings | $74,000 | 0.07% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,754,000 | 3.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $27,932,000 | 25.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $4,632,000 | 4.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $4,931,000 | 4.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $5,207,000 | 4.7% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $403,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $62,000 | 0.06% |
| Transportation Programs | $952,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Programs | $3,141,000 | 2.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $8,604,000 | 7.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,195,000 | 5.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $731,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,454,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $47,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,350,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $110,000 | 0.10% |
| Non-Specified | $2,503,000 | 2.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $101,697,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $63,789,000 | 62.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $35,499,000 | 34.9% |
| Student Support | $7,549,000 | 6.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,806,000 | 3.4% |
| General Administration Support | $1,723,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $4,193,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $10,854,000 | 9.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,302,000 | 4.8% |
| Other Support Services | $2,072,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,409,000 | 2.4% |
| Food Services | $2,409,000 | 2.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 89.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 437 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 49 | 2.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Linden City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 11
- Students: 6,189
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 530
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| JOSEPH E SOEHL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
300 East Henry St
Linden, NJ Public | 5-8 | 719 | 13.1 |  Review This School |
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| LINDEN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
121 West St George Ave
Linden, NJ Public | 9-12 | 1,888 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| MYLES J MCMANUS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
300 Edgewood Rd
Linden, NJ Public | 5-8 | 705 | 12.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NO 10 HIGHLAND AVENUE SCHOOL | ||||
2801 Highland Ave
Linden, NJ Public | PK-5 | 371 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| NUMBER 1 SCHOOL | ||||
728 No Wood Ave
Linden, NJ Public | 3-5 | 326 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| NUMBER 2 SCHOOL | ||||
1700 South Wood Ave
Linden, NJ Public | PK-5 | 276 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| NUMBER 4 SCHOOL | ||||
1602 Dill Ave
Linden, NJ Public | PK-4 | 457 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| NUMBER 5 SCHOOL | ||||
1014 Bower St
Linden, NJ Public | PK-2 | 331 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| NUMBER 6 SCHOOL | ||||
19 East Morris Ave
Linden, NJ Public | PK-5 | 330 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| NUMBER 8 SCHOOL | ||||
500 West Blancke St
Linden, NJ Public | PK-5 | 323 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| NUMBER 9 DEERFIELD TERR SCHOOL | ||||
Deerfield Terrace and Kent Pla
Linden, NJ Public | PK-5 | 392 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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