Jonas Salk Middle School vs Township of Ocean Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonas Salk Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
Township of Ocean Intermediate School
Ocean · Public middle · Grades 5–8
889 students
| Measure | Jonas Salk Middle School Old Bridge, New Jersey | Township of Ocean Intermediate School Ocean, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #204 of 440 | #230 of 440 |
| National rank | #2407 of 15,369 | #3449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 886 | 889 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| city | Old Bridge | Ocean |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonas Salk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 69.6).
- •Jonas Salk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Jonas Salk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 37.3%).
- •Township of Ocean Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.5).
- •Township of Ocean Intermediate School is the larger school with 889 students compared with 886.
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 Jonas Salk Middle School better than Township of Ocean Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonas Salk Middle School ranks higher (74.7 vs 69.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jonas Salk Middle School and Township of Ocean Intermediate School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Old Bridge and Ocean in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonas Salk Middle School: 886. Township of Ocean Intermediate School: 889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonas Salk Middle School and Township of Ocean Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Jonas Salk Middle School is 204th of 440 and Township of Ocean Intermediate School is 230th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).