For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,484 students in Jefferson Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Jefferson Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,484 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Jefferson Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
86 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
360 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
33%
# Black Students
49 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,908 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
77%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
158
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
166
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
178
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
208
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
154
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,759 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,495 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,759
$27,145
Spending / Student
$27,495
$26,033
Best Jefferson Township Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Francine Place
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-2414
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-2414
Grades: 2-5
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Township Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Weldon Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-1980
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-1980
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Township High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Weldon Rd Rd2
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #44.
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 B Shawnee Trail
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 663-0520
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 663-0520
Grades: 2-5
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cozy Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
205 Cozy Lake Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4777
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4777
Grades: PK-1
| 211 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Magnet School
1 Jefferson Drive
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
(973) 663-0900
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
(973) 663-0900
Grades: PK-1
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Township Public School District?
Jefferson Township Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,484 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Township Public School District?
Jefferson Township Public School District is ranked #331 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Township Public School District?
77% of Jefferson Township Public School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Public School District?
Jefferson Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Jefferson Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,495 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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