Serving 566 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Township Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Township Middle School's student population of 566 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Township Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Township Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
78%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Township Middle School's ranking?
Jefferson Township Middle School is ranked #1025 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Jefferson Township Middle School often compared to?
Jefferson Township Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Township Middle School?
566 students attend Jefferson Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Jefferson Township Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Township Middle School?
Jefferson Township Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jefferson Township Middle School offer ?
Jefferson Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jefferson Township Middle School part of?
Jefferson Township Middle School is part of Jefferson Township Public School District.
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