Thomas Jefferson Middle School

www.rockboro.org

299 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located at 95 East Main Street in Rockaway, New Jersey, serves as a central hub for the community's middle-level education. As part of the Rockaway Borough School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that bridges the transition from elementary to high school, focusing on both the academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future challenges while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that build school spirit and personal interests.

The facility is situated in the heart of Rockaway, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a local, accessible educational experience. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Thomas Jefferson Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide more personalized attention to their students. Through its balance of rigorous classroom instruction and community engagement, the school strives to instill a strong sense of citizenship and academic responsibility in all who attend.

299

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	111
Black	12
Asian	21
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
143 (48.0%)
Hispanic
111 (37.2%)
Asian
21 (7.0%)
Black
12 (4.0%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Rockaway Borough School District
Phone:	(973)625-8603
Website:	http://www.rockboro.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 4 63

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 65