Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Cheesequake School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
926 students
Cheesequake School
Matawan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
255 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Cheesequake School Matawan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #205 of 440 | – |
| National rank | #2439 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 926 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Old Bridge | Matawan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 46.3%).
- •Cheesequake School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.3).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 255.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carl Sandburg Middle School better than Cheesequake School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carl Sandburg Middle School and Cheesequake School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Matawan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 926. Cheesequake School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Cheesequake School rank in New Jersey?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 205th of 440 and Cheesequake School is unranked among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).