Serving 665 students in grades 6-8, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1388 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christa Mcauliffe Middle School's ranking?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is ranked #1388 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
665 students attend Christa Mcauliffe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Middle School offer ?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Christa Mcauliffe Middle School part of?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is part of Jackson Township School District.
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