Below Average
#2156 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Jackson Memorial High School
High School · Jackson Township School District · Jackson, NJ
A Jackson Township School District high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527
- Math 20% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jackson Memorial High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2021, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jackson Memorial High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,059
Median home value
$460,600
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08527; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Harvest Time AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 2.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Ocean County Vocational Technical School Jackson CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Manchester Regional Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Alpha SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 3–12 | 4.3 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson Township School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $25,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackson Memorial High School is listed in Jackson Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Memorial High School
Jackson Memorial High School is a public high school in Jackson, NJ, part of Jackson Township School District, serving approximately 1,496 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,156 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Memorial High School
What grades does Jackson Memorial High School serve?
Jackson Memorial High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jackson Memorial High School?
Jackson Memorial High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Memorial High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson Memorial High School rank in NJ?
Jackson Memorial High School ranks #2,156 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Jackson Memorial High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Memorial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jackson Memorial High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Memorial High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jackson Memorial High School a charter school?
No, Jackson Memorial High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jackson Memorial High School a Title I school?
No, Jackson Memorial High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Memorial High School?
21.7% of students at Jackson Memorial High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (732) 833-4670
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08527)
- 58,366
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08527; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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