Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 07644

Summary:

There is only one middle school located in the 07644 zip code - Thomas Jefferson Middle School. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently exceeding state averages on NJSLA/PARCC assessments and ranking in the top 30% of New Jersey middle schools according to SchoolDigger.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School's academic excellence is evident across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 77.4% to 96.7%. The school's students also demonstrate strong attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, lower than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high-need population, with over half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it continues to deliver exceptional educational outcomes.

Compared to the Lodi School District and the state of New Jersey, Thomas Jefferson Middle School consistently outperforms on key metrics, positioning it as a standout institution within the broader educational landscape. The school's combination of academic excellence, equity, and student engagement makes it a model for other middle schools to emulate.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)			NJSLA Mathematics (2024)			NJSLA Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	75 First Street	Lodi	07644	Bergen County	Lodi School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 478-8662	705	60	11.7	58.4%	152 (21.6%)	55 (7.8%)	425 (60.3%)	60 (8.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.4%)	67.9	206^th of 743 public middle schools	72.3%		69.3	197^th of 748 public middle schools	73.7%	9	11.1	77.4	80.6	77.9	38.1	37.9	28.1	96.7	96.7	$7,692	$133	$7,559

Cities Near Zip Code 07644

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lodi	0.17 mi	8	235^th
Hasbrouck Heights	0.82 mi	4	162^nd
Garfield	0.96 mi	12	295^th
Hackensack	1.2 mi	7	380^th
Saddle Brook	1.33 mi	5	305^th

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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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