Christa McAuliffe Middle School

35 South Hope Chapel Road
Jackson, NJ 08527

www.jacksonsd.org/McAuliffe

665 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Christa McAuliffe Middle School, located in Jackson, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Jackson School District. Named in honor of the teacher and astronaut who perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the school fosters a learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and civic responsibility. It typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school is known for its diverse academic programming and extracurricular opportunities, which are designed to support the social-emotional and intellectual needs of early adolescents. By offering a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and enrichment activities, Christa McAuliffe Middle School encourages students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. The faculty and staff prioritize a collaborative culture, aiming to prepare students to be critical thinkers and well-rounded members of their community.

665

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	295
Black	46
Asian	12
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
295 (44.5%)
White
285 (43.0%)
Black
46 (6.9%)
Two or More
24 (3.6%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson Township School District
Phone:	(732)833-4701
Website:	http://www.jacksonsd.org/McAuliffe
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 215

Grade 7 210

Grade 8 240