Jackson Township School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Jackson Township School District

Jackson Township School District serves a large suburban community in Ocean County, covering the township of Jackson along with smaller adjacent areas such as Cream Ridge, New Egypt, and part of Whiting. The district educates students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across a network of ten schools: five elementary schools, a school dedicated to grades five and six, two middle schools serving grades seven and eight, and two comprehensive high schools. The enrollment is sizable, and the student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Data on economic disadvantage and special education enrollment was not available, so a parent may wish to ask the district directly about those support structures.

Academically, the district's performance on the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment places it below the midpoint among Ocean County's districts when considering proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above ranges from roughly a quarter to two-fifths across grades three through eight, with performance declining somewhat in the upper middle grades. English language arts results are somewhat stronger, particularly in grades six through eight, where between two-fifths and half of students meet the bar. Science proficiency is notably lower, with fewer than one in five fifth graders and about one in ten eighth graders reaching the standard. These figures suggest that, while some grade levels and subjects show solid foundations, the district faces challenges in lifting overall achievement, especially in math and science. The absence of high school state assessment data means a parent looking to evaluate readiness for college or career would want to explore the schools' course offerings, Advanced Placement or dual-enrollment options, and postsecondary outcomes directly.

The district's four-year graduation rate was not reported in the available data, which is a notable gap. Chronic absenteeism, at a rate that sits below the midpoint of county districts, indicates that student attendance is broadly comparable to peers in the area but still worth monitoring. Per-pupil current spending falls in the middle range of Ocean County districts, suggesting a moderate level of investment relative to neighbors.

A recent structural change reorganized grade configurations: the district added a dedicated school for grades five and six, separating those students from elementary buildings and the middle school. This shift alters feeder patterns and school assignments, so families new to the area should verify which schools serve their child's grade level.

Housing in the district carries a weighted home value that is higher than the national median and roughly in line with New Jersey's statewide figure. Rents are above the national average as well. The local housing market shows a modest uptick in active listings and a slight decline in median listing price compared to a year ago, while homes still sell relatively quickly. For families considering a move, the area offers a mix of suburban development and open space, with convenient access to major highways and the Jersey Shore.

This is a district that reflects a typical suburban profile: large, diverse in socioeconomic terms, and engaged in ongoing adjustments to its academic and organizational structures. The test results signal room for improvement, and a parent who prioritizes strong academic outcomes may want to investigate the specific programs and supports available at the school their child would attend.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,628

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 31%

Black 6%

White 56%

Asian 3%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

15%

36%

Gr 4

33%

49%

Gr 5

24%

46%

Gr 6

30%

55%

Gr 7

33%

53%

Gr 8

33%

63%

Math

Gr 3

24%

45%

Gr 4

25%

51%

Gr 5

28%

50%

Gr 6

22%

47%

Gr 7

22%

40%

Gr 8

23%

37%

Science

Gr 5

25%

Gr 8

16%

Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Christa McAuliffe Middle School

Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School

Elms Elementary School

Jackson Liberty High School

Jackson Memorial High School

Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School

Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Lucy N. Holman Elementary School

Switlik Elementary School

Carl W. Goetz Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

34%

Grade 3

39%

Grade 4

41%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

30%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

25%

Grade 3

41%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

45%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

18%

Grade 5

10%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$610,840

Year-over-year change+1.9%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$369K to $721K

vs. state typical1.07x

vs. national typical1.66x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
08527	Jackson	$635K	+2.1%	86.1%
08733	Whiting	$369K	-0.9%	9.8%
08514	Cream Ridge	$721K	+6.3%	3.1%
08533	New Egypt	$561K	+4.2%	1.0%
08701	Lakewood	$578K	+7.8%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,164/mo

Year-over-year change-0.1%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,119 to $3,164/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
08527	Jackson	$3,164	-0.1%	86.1%
08701	Lakewood	$2,119	—	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,082/mo

Home price / national median income7.3x

Annual rent / national median income45.3%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$81/mo

Market Activity: Ocean County

Median listing price$529,900

Median listing price YoY-6.2%

Median price per sq ft$313

Median price per sq ft YoY+1.0%

Median days on market36.0 days

Median days on market YoY-2.0%

Active listings2,490

Active listings YoY+7.2%

New listings1,256

New listings YoY+12.9%

Pending listings1,520

Pending listings YoY-1.5%

Hotness: median listing price$535,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY-9.6%

Supply score86.2

Supply score YoY+6.8%

Demand score59.9

Demand score YoY+2.7%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.