Joseph E. Soehl Middle School vs Number 6
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 901 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Linden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Number 6
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
| Measure | Joseph E. Soehl Middle School Linden, New Jersey | Number 6 Linden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 440 | #1168 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10821 of 15,369 | #31096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 710 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Linden | Linden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Number 6 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 35.2).
- •Number 6 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Joseph E. Soehl Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Number 6 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 75.2%).
- •Joseph E. Soehl Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.9).
- •Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 320.
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 Joseph E. Soehl Middle School better than Number 6?
On the Success Index (US), Number 6 ranks higher (41.3 vs 35.2 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 Joseph E. Soehl Middle School and Number 6?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Linden and Linden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School: 710. Number 6: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph E. Soehl Middle School and Number 6 rank in New Jersey?
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School is 391st of 440 and Number 6 is 1168th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).