JOSEPH R. BOLGER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Keansburg School District school district, located in KEANSBURG, NJ with about 418 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Joseph R. Bolger Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Joseph R. Bolger Middle School, located at 100 Palmer Place in Keansburg, New Jersey, serves as a central pillar of the Keansburg School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on providing a structured, supportive environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic disciplines—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating technology and supplemental instruction to help students build a strong foundation for future academic success.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Joseph R. Bolger Middle School places a high value on fostering a positive school culture and community engagement. The school offers various extracurricular activities and student support services designed to encourage social-emotional growth, personal responsibility, and active participation. By emphasizing character development and fostering collaborative relationships between staff, students, and families, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body to be productive, confident, and well-rounded members of the Keansburg community.

For more information, contact Joseph R. Bolger Middle School at (732) 787-2007 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.