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Carl W. Goetz Middle School

835 Patterson Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 989 students in grades 6-8, Carl W. Goetz Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 989 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Carl W. Goetz Middle School's student population of 989 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
989 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Carl W. Goetz Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl W. Goetz Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#941 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carl W. Goetz Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carl W. Goetz Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carl W. Goetz Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carl W. Goetz Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carl W. Goetz Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
15%
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White
66%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carl W. Goetz Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carl W. Goetz Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Carl W. Goetz Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carl W. Goetz Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carl W. Goetz Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl W. Goetz Middle School's ranking?
Carl W. Goetz Middle School is ranked #941 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Carl W. Goetz Middle School often compared to?
Carl W. Goetz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christa Mcauliffe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Carl W. Goetz Middle School?
989 students attend Carl W. Goetz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Carl W. Goetz Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl W. Goetz Middle School?
Carl W. Goetz Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carl W. Goetz Middle School offer ?
Carl W. Goetz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carl W. Goetz Middle School part of?
Carl W. Goetz Middle School is part of Jackson Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 989 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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