At a glance
Reported students
550
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
481
Jefferson Township Intermediate School: 550 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 565
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Township Intermediate School
Jefferson Township Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Oak Ridge. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Jefferson Township Public School District. NCES reports 550 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.8%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jefferson Township Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.9%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black3.3%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
White Rock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
481 reported students
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–03
388 reported students
Jefferson Township High School
High · Grades 09–12
761 reported students
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
226 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson Township Intermediate School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Middle School Middle · Sparta Township Public School District | 06–08 | 762 | 4.2 mi |
| Copeland Middle School Middle · Rockaway Township School District | 06–08 | 799 | 7 mi |
| Sussex County Technology Charter School Middle · Charter · Sussex County Technology Charter School | 06–08 | 225 | 7.9 mi |
| Mount Arlington Public School Middle · Mount Arlington Public School District | 03–08 | 223 | 8 mi |
| Long Pond School Middle · Andover Regional School District | 05–08 | 189 | 8.1 mi |
| Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School Middle · Wharton Borough School District | 06–08 | 265 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Township Intermediate School
What grades does Jefferson Township Intermediate School serve?
Jefferson Township Intermediate School reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Jefferson Township Public School District.
How many students attend Jefferson Township Intermediate School?
Jefferson Township Intermediate School reported 550 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 565 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Township Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 550 students and 53.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jefferson Township Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Township Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Township Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jefferson Township Intermediate School in?
Jefferson Township Intermediate School is part of Jefferson Township Public School District, based in Lake Hopatcong, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson Township Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sparta Middle School (4.2 mi), Copeland Middle School (7 mi), Sussex County Technology Charter School (7.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.