Serving 722 students in grades 6-8, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Christa Mcauliffe Middle School's student population of 722 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
37%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
51%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is ranked #1259 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Christa Mcauliffe Middle School often compared to?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl W. Goetz Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
722 students attend Christa Mcauliffe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Middle School offer ?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Christa Mcauliffe Middle School part of?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is part of Jackson Township School District.
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