- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oak Ridge, NJ
Jefferson Township Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Township Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340780004274
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Township Middle School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Oak Ridge · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Township Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Township Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Oak Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Jefferson Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340780004274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Jefferson Township Middle School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 340780004274 · Oak Ridge, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 10.2:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Township High School (761 students)
Jefferson Township Middle School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Township Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Town
Jefferson Township High School
761 students
- This school
Jefferson Township Middle School
550 students
- White Rock Ele
White Rock Elementary School
481 students
- Arthur Stanlic
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
388 students
- Cozy Lake Elem 236
Cozy Lake Elementary School
236 students
- Ellen T. Brigg 226
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Jefferson Township Middle School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Township Middle School compares
Jefferson Township Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 65% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,837
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.4%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Jefferson Township Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Township Public School District reports $26,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Township Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Rock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur Stanlick Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cozy Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Township Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Township Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Township Middle School?
Jefferson Township Middle School has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oak Ridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Township Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Jefferson Township Middle School?
10.4% of students at Jefferson Township Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Township Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Township Middle School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Township Middle School?
Jefferson Township Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Jefferson Township Middle School rank among public schools in Oak Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Township Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Township Public School District?
Besides Jefferson Township Middle School, Jefferson Township Public School District also operates Jefferson Township High School (761 students), White Rock Elementary School (481 students), and Arthur Stanlick Elementary School (388 students). See the Jefferson Township Public School District district page for the complete list.