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Switlik Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Township School District · Jackson, NJ
A Jackson Township School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527
- Math 41% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Switlik Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Switlik Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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 | 1.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Lucy N. Holman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Manchester Regional Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Elms Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 721 | 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.
Jackson Township School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Switlik Elementary School is listed in Jackson Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Switlik Elementary School
Switlik Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, NJ, part of Jackson Township School District, serving approximately 864 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,387 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Switlik Elementary School
What grades does Switlik Elementary School serve?
Switlik Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Switlik Elementary School?
Switlik Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 864 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Switlik Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Switlik Elementary 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 Switlik Elementary School rank in NJ?
Switlik Elementary School ranks #2,387 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Switlik Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Switlik Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Switlik Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Switlik Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Switlik Elementary School a charter school?
No, Switlik Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Switlik Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Switlik Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Switlik Elementary School?
34.4% of students at Switlik Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 864
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (732) 833-4650
- 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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