Jefferson Township Middle School

Jefferson Township Public School District

(973)697-1980

www.jefftwp.org

578 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Township Middle School, located at 1000 Weldon Road in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Jefferson Township Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective programs designed to help students explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Township Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its students through a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student clubs. The school places a strong focus on character education and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success but also to become responsible and engaged members of their community. With its focus on collaboration between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.

578

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Township Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	88
Black	9
Asian	27
Two or More	22

White
432 (74.7 %)
Hispanic
88 (15.2 %)
Asian
27 (4.7 %)
Two or More
22 (3.8 %)
Black
9 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)697-1980
Website:	http://www.jefftwp.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 189

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 195

Ungraded 15