Dr. Charles C. Polk School vs Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Roselle · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
315 students
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Linden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles C. Polk School Roselle, New Jersey | Joseph E. Soehl Middle School Linden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1249 of 1,479 | #391 of 440 |
| National rank | #34739 of 50,301 | #10821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 315 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Roselle | Linden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.8 vs 35.2).
- •Dr. Charles C. Polk School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Joseph E. Soehl Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Dr. Charles C. Polk School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.8).
- •Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 315.
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 Dr. Charles C. Polk School better than Joseph E. Soehl Middle 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 Dr. Charles C. Polk School and Joseph E. Soehl Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Roselle and Linden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles C. Polk School: 315. Joseph E. Soehl Middle School: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles C. Polk School and Joseph E. Soehl Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Charles C. Polk School is 1249th of 1,479 and Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is 391st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).