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Jefferson Township Public School District


At a glance
327thof 609 New Jersey districts▼ 12
Better than 46% of New Jersey districts
31 Route 181
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 46.3% of districts
6
Schools
2,642
Students
Top rankedWhite Rock Elementary School508th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School up 277 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School 9.7 students per teacher
Summary:

The Jefferson Township Public School District in New Jersey operates 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools demonstrate a relatively consistent level of performance, with most schools achieving 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Township High School stands out as the district's top performer, ranking 146 out of 429 New Jersey high schools and boasting a 91.3% 4-year graduation rate and low 1.0% dropout rate. The school also excels in English Language Arts and Mathematics on state assessments. Jefferson Township Middle School and White Rock Elementary School also demonstrate strong performance, with high proficiency rates in core subjects.

While the district performs well overall, there appears to be room for improvement in mathematics, as proficiency rates are generally lower than the state average across grade levels and schools. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% across all schools is a concern that the district may need to address. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests potential opportunities for resource allocation and staffing optimization.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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