Switlik Elementary School

75 West Veterans Highway
Jackson, NJ 08527
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 806 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Switlik Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Switlik Elementary School's student population of 806 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
806 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Switlik Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Switlik Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1279 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
26%
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41%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Switlik Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
25%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
64%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Switlik Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Switlik Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Switlik Elementary School's ranking?
Switlik Elementary School is ranked #1279 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Switlik Elementary School often compared to?
Switlik Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Switlik Elementary School?
806 students attend Switlik Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Switlik Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Switlik Elementary School?
Switlik Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Switlik Elementary School offer ?
Switlik Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Switlik Elementary School part of?
Switlik Elementary School is part of Jackson Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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