Carl Sandburg Middle School

981 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carl Sandburg Middle School, located in Old Bridge, New Jersey, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Old Bridge Township Public School District. Catering to students in the middle school grade levels, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to challenge students across core subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—while encouraging the exploration of various electives and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community and character development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school. By providing a supportive atmosphere and utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, Carl Sandburg Middle School strives to meet the unique needs of early adolescents. The school maintains a focus on student achievement and parental involvement, ensuring that the community works collaboratively to help students reach their full potential as they navigate their formative middle school years.

981

Total Students

93.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl Sandburg Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	193
Black	96
Asian	186
Two or More	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
475 (48.4 %)
Hispanic
193 (19.7 %)
Asian
186 (19.0 %)
Black
96 (9.8 %)
Two or More
23 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Old Bridge Township School District
Phone:	(732)360-4400
Website:	http://oldbridgeadmin.org/Domain/858
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 299

Grade 7 336

Grade 8 306

Ungraded 40