- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, NJ
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340774000069
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Jackson, NJ.
School address
District: Jackson Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340774000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School shrank from 722 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 340774000069 · Jackson, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 9.4:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students)
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School shrank from 722 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Memori
Jackson Memorial High School
1,577 students
- Jackson Libert
Jackson Liberty High School
1,012 students
- Carl W. Goetz
Carl W. Goetz Middle School
978 students
- Switlik Elemen
Switlik Elementary School
758 students
- Crawford-Rodri
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
718 students
- This school
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
665 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe Middle School reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe Middle School compares
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▲ 19% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
White 43.0%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Township School District reports $25,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christa Mcauliffe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl W. Goetz Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Switlik Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Jackson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has 665 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
35.3% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Jackson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Christa Mcauliffe Middle School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Jackson, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Township School District?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe Middle School, Jackson Township School District also operates Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students), Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students), and Carl W. Goetz Middle School (978 students). See the Jackson Township School District district page for the complete list.