Enrollment
550
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Township Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Township Middle School
Jefferson Township Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, enrolling 550 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 665 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Jefferson Township Public School District also operates Jefferson Township High School (761 students) and White Rock Elementary School (481 students) alongside Jefferson Township Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Township Middle School compares
Jefferson Township Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Township Public School District, which includes Jefferson Township Middle School.
$26,340
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 30.8%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- 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
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Township Middle School a good school?
Jefferson Township Middle School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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