Carl W. Goetz Middle School

www.jacksonsd.org/Goetz

978 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carl W. Goetz Middle School, located in Jackson, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Jackson School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that helps students navigate the transitional years between elementary school and high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students across core subjects while encouraging personal development, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Goetz Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. The school strives to create a sense of community by encouraging collaboration among students, faculty, and parents, ensuring that each student feels connected and prepared for the challenges of secondary education. By balancing academic achievement with character development, the school aims to help its students grow into well-rounded individuals.

978

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl W. Goetz Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	560
Hispanic	295
Black	50
Asian	29
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
560 (57.3%)
Hispanic
295 (30.2%)
Black
50 (5.1%)
Two or More
37 (3.8%)
Asian
29 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)833-4610
Website:	http://www.jacksonsd.org/Goetz
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	978
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 302

Grade 7 319

Grade 8 357