MANCHESTER REGIONAL DAY SCHOOL
Manchester Regional Day School is a public school that is part of the Manchester Township School District school district, located in JACKSON, NJ with about 65 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Manchester Regional Day School has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Manchester Regional Day School (MRDS), located in Jackson, New Jersey, is a public special education facility dedicated to serving students with significant developmental, behavioral, and cognitive challenges. Operating as part of the Ocean County educational landscape, the school provides a highly structured and specialized environment designed to meet the complex needs of students who require more intensive support than can be provided in a traditional general education setting. The school’s curriculum is deeply individualized, focusing on functional academics, life skills, and communication strategies to help students reach their highest potential for independence.
Beyond its academic offerings, MRDS emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to student development. The school integrates essential therapeutic services—including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy—directly into the school day to ensure students receive comprehensive care. With a focus on creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the professional staff works closely with families and community stakeholders to develop personalized educational plans (IEPs) that address both the learning goals and the social-emotional well-being of every student they serve.
For more information, contact Manchester Regional Day School at (732) 928-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, NJ 08527-9105
(732) 928-1500
MANCHESTER REGIONAL DAY SCHOOL is a public school in JACKSON, NJ with about 65 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Manchester Township School District
- Total Students:
- 65
- Teachers:
- 14.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 65 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MANCHESTER REGIONAL DAY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Black or African American
- 12.3%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Female
- 30.8%
- Male
- 69.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.