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Jefferson Township Middle School

1000 WELDON ROAD, OAK RIDGE, NJ, 07438

Ranked 361 of 675 in New Jersey

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Jefferson Township Middle School

1000 WELDON ROAD, OAK RIDGE, NJ, 07438

About Jefferson Township Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 55% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
563
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 70.87%
Asian 4.44%
Hispanic 18.29%
Black 1.95%
Two+ Races 4.26%
Native Am. 0%
White
70.87%
Asian
4.44%
Hispanic
18.29%
Black
1.95%
Two+ Races
4.26%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 563
47.25%
266 Female
52.75%
297 Male

Student Population

563 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

140 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Jefferson Township Middle School Contact Information

Address

1000 WELDON ROAD, OAK RIDGE, NJ, 07438

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Phone

(973) 697-1980

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students from Jefferson Township Middle School participated in the district’s grades 6-8 band concert, on May 12, 2026. The evening performance allowed young musicians to share their preparation, skills development and teamwork with families and community members. For those who could not attend in person, a live stream was provided. The concert was a spring highlight on the school calendar, but also a reflection of the district’s ongoing commitment to instrumental music and student performance.

FAQ

Q1. What extracurricular activities are offered at Jefferson Township Middle School?

Ans. Jefferson Township Middle School offers academic organizations, community service, artistic organizations, student leadership, performances and seasonal activities that offer learners to build friendships outside the curriculum.

Q2. Do students at Jefferson Township Middle School have music lessons?

Ans. Yes. Jefferson Township Middle School encourages its learners to participate in band and chorus, concerts and performance events with a large percentage of learners involved in school music lessons.

Q3. Are there sports classes at Jefferson Township Middle School?

Ans. Jefferson Township Middle School competes in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. and has an interscholastic sports program, registration information, schedules and physical activities promoting fitness, team spirit, dedication and school spirit.

Q4. What does Jefferson Township Middle School do to promote the health of its students?

Ans. Jefferson Township Middle School offers counseling and health services, behavioral intervention, bullying prevention practices, and special education for the emotional and educational growth of adolescents.

Q5. What technologies are students able to access?

Ans. Jefferson Township Middle School integrates digital tools and platforms, online learning environments, online databases and computer software into collaborative, communication and independent learning experiences.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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