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#974 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 40% in state
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Middle School · Rockaway Borough School District · Rockaway, NJ
A Rockaway Borough School District middle school serving grades 4th – 8th.
95 EAST MAIN STREET, Rockaway, NJ 07866
- Math 53% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Jefferson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average341/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockaway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,828
Median home value
$434,200
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 856 | Compare → |
| Dover Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Valleyview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| The Craig SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 2–12 | 3.4 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rockaway Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is listed in Rockaway Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school in Rockaway, NJ, part of Rockaway Borough School District, serving approximately 278 students in grades 4th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #974 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in NJ?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #974 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Thomas Jefferson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle School a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
24.5% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (973) 625-8603
- Area population (ZIP 07866)
- 22,632
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 07866; 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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