Jackson Township School District
School District · Jackson, New Jersey
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,628
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,628
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Jackson Township School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson Township School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Carl W. Goetz Middle School
Jackson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
Jackson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elms Elementary School
Jackson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#381 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,145
$464 vs New Jersey median
District size
7,628 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Jackson Township School District ranks #381 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Jackson Township School District's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carl W. Goetz Middle School (6.3/10), Lucy N. Holman Elementary School (6.1/10), and Elms Elementary School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.3/10 despite 27% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Jackson Township School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson Township School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl W. Goetz Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lucy N. Holman Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Elms Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Christa Mcauliffe Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Howard C. Johnson Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Jackson Memorial High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Jackson Liberty High School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Switlik Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson Township School District
Jackson Township School District is a Jackson, New Jersey school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 7,628 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $25,145 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Jackson Township School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carl W. Goetz Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson Township School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.3% and ELA proficiency of 53.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jackson Township School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson Township School District with test data.
Schools in Jackson Township School District
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 7,628
- Teachers (FTE)
- 601
- District spending per student
- $25,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson Township School District?
Jackson Township School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jackson Township School District?
The average composite rating for Jackson Township School District is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Jackson Township School District?
Jackson Township School District's district-level spending was $25,145 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson Township School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson Township School District is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson Township School District?
Carl W. Goetz Middle School is the highest-rated school in Jackson Township School District with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson Township School District?
Across schools in Jackson Township School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson Township School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Jackson Township School District has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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