What Great Meadows Regional School District does

Great Meadows Regional School District (GMRSD) is a public K-8 school district operating under the New Jersey Department of Education, serving approximately 300-400 students from preschool through 8th grade residing in Independence and Liberty Townships, Warren County, New Jersey. The district operates two schools: Central Elementary School (preschool through grade 5, principal Ms. Alison Stiehl) and Great Meadows Middle School (grades 6-8, principal Mrs. Brooke Flynn, with Dr. William Osborne appointed as incoming principal for 2026-2027). The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and administered by Superintendent Michael Mai. Core educational offerings include a standard K-8 curriculum plus specialized programs such as the GATE (Gifted and Talented Enrichment) program serving top-quartile students in grades 3-8 with grade-specific enrichment ranging from Shark Tank-style invention presentations to Junior Achievement Finance Park financial literacy.

The district's technology infrastructure is built on the Edlio content management system powering gmrsd.com, central.gmrsd.com, and middle.gmrsd.com. Educational technology tools in active use include IXL (math/ELA practice), Lexia Core5 (literacy), LINKIT! (student information system), ThinkCentral and Science Dimensions (HMH curriculum content), Safe Schools (compliance training), RealTime/Friday Parent Portal (grades and attendance), and PaySchools Central (fee payment). The Technology Department manages district-wide IT infrastructure. There are no proprietary AI/ML capabilities; the district operates as a consumer of third-party edtech platforms.

As a public school district, GMRSD does not charge tuition to district residents and is funded primarily through local property taxes from Independence and Liberty Townships, New Jersey state aid, and federal grants including Impact Aid. Fee-based revenue streams include before and after school care through Liberty Learning Center and meal/fee payments via PaySchools Central. The district is currently navigating documented financial challenges, with the Board of Education actively communicating with the community regarding S2, Chapter 44, and Highlands Impact Aid funding.

Name

Great Meadows Regional School District

Legal name

Great Meadows Regional School District

Website

https://gmrsd.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Great Meadows Regional School District is a public K-8 school district serving approximately 300-400 students from Independence and Liberty Townships in Warren County, New Jersey, operating Central Elementary School and Great Meadows Middle School under Superintendent Michael Mai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Gifted enrichment program
• Preschool programs
• Special education services
• School food services

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Meadows

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: As a public school district, GMRSD is primarily funded through local property taxes (Independence and Liberty Township residents), New Jersey state aid, and federal grants. The district has faced documented financial challenges, with the Board of Education communicating financial outreach regarding S2 and Chapter 44 Impact Aid. Superintendent Michael Mai has been noted for managing the district through financial difficulties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Great Meadows Regional School District is a public K-8 school district operating Central Elementary School (preschool through grade 5) and Great Meadows Middle School (grades 6-8) for residents of Independence and Liberty Townships in Warren County, New Jersey. Core offerings include standards-aligned K-8 instruction, a GATE (Gifted and Talented Enrichment) pull-out program for grades 3-8, preschool programming, before/after care via Liberty Learning Center, food services, and special education (CST) and student support services.

Product overview

Great Meadows Regional School District operates a K-8 educational system serving Independence and Liberty Townships in New Jersey, comprising Central Elementary School (Kindergarten through 4th grade) and Great Meadows Middle School (grades 5-8). The district's website infrastructure is built on the Edlio content management system, which powers all district and school web presences. Core educational offerings include the standard K-8 curriculum plus specialized programs such as the GATE (Gifted and Talented Enrichment) program for identified students in grades 3-8, featuring pull-out enrichment classes with grade-specific projects ranging from invention Shark Tank presentations to Junior Achievement financial literacy. The district also offers preschool programming. All schools utilize various educational technology platforms including IXL, Lexia Core5, LINKIT!, ThinkCentral, and Science Dimensions for curriculum delivery, with student and parent access through the RealTime/Friday Portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GATE Program: Gifted and Talented Enrichment program serving students in grades 3-8, providing enrichment opportunities and pull-out classes for academically high-achieving students identified among the top 2% of their age cohort.

Products and services

• K-8 Core Educational Program Comprehensive K-8 educational program serving students in Independence and Liberty Townships, delivered through Central Elementary School (preschool-grade 5) and Great Meadows Middle School (grades 6-8), with standards-aligned curriculum emphasizing academic achievement and student development.
• GATE (Gifted and Talented Enrichment) Program Pull-out enrichment program for students in grades 3-8 identified among the top 2% in cognitive ability (CogAT) and top 15% in academic achievement, with classes limited to approximately 15% of each grade. Curriculum includes grade-specific projects: animal research (3rd), Shark Tank invention presentations (4th), hero research (5th), STEM chemistry units (6th), music and social history (7th), and Junior Achievement Finance Park financial literacy (8th). K-2 enrichment is push-in based.
• Preschool Program Preschool education program for children in the district, with registration opening in February for new students, preschool coach support, and curriculum aligned to early childhood standards.
• Before and After Care Program Before and after school care provided through Liberty Learning Center, supplementing the district's educational offerings with extended child care options for working families. Pricing is determined by Liberty Learning Center with monthly billing.
• School Meals and Food Services School meals and fee payment services for GMRSD students, managed through PaySchools Central online payment system with monthly billing and free/reduced lunch eligibility for qualifying families.

Quantifiable outcome

• GATE program serves top 2% (CogAT) and top 15% academically achieving students in grades 3-8, limited to ~15% of grade population
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IXL LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationIXL Learning provides adaptive math and English language arts practice platforms used by students at both Central Elementary and Great Meadows Middle School. Students access IXL through single sign-on links provided on school resource pages.
• Lexia Core5coreTechnology or IntegrationLexia Core5 is a literacy software platform used for reading intervention and skill development. Both elementary and middle school students use Lexia Core5 for personalized literacy learning. The school recently transitioned to a new web-based version.
• LINKIT!coreTechnology or IntegrationLINKIT! provides the district's student information system and portal. Students and staff use LINKIT! for academic records, assignments, and communication. Both schools utilize LINKIT! as their primary SIS platform.
• Junior Achievement of New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior Achievement of New Jersey provides the Finance Park financial literacy program for 8th grade students. This program is a key component of the GATE curriculum for 8th graders, preparing students for financial decision-making.
• Warren County Consortium for Student EnrichmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the Warren County Consortium, GMRSD students are invited to participate in competitions and group activities including Battle of the Books and Battle of the Minds across the county.
• Warren County Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarren County Public Library partners with the district to provide library cards, curbside pickup services, and educational resources for students. The library also sponsors Makers Day events and student enrichment activities.
• Liberty Learning CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiberty Learning Center provides before and after school care services for GMRSD students, supplementing the district's educational offerings with extended child care options for working families.
• EdliocoreTechnology or IntegrationEdlio provides the content management system and website platform powering gmrsd.com, central.gmrsd.com, and middle.gmrsd.com. The platform includes parent portals, calendars, news, staff directories, and admin login functionality.
• Weller Health Education CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeller Health Education Center provides health education content for the district, including the Dental Detectives program and health tips for kids, distributed through the school's nurse office and parent resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blairstown Township Elementary School District: A K-6 elementary school district in Warren County, NJ with similar small-district operations and feeder relationship to North Warren Regional. Comparable in rural-suburban community character and small-scale operations.
• Belvidere School District: A small K-12 public school district in Warren County, NJ serving Belvidere and White Township. Comparable in scale, small-district operations, and reliance on the Warren County property tax base.
• North Warren Regional School District: A regional school district serving grades 7-12 in Warren County, NJ (Blairstown, Frelinghuysen, Hardwick, Knowlton). Comparable as a Warren County public district receiving GMRSD-area students for high school, with similar small-district operating dynamics and property-tax funding base.
• Mansfield Township School District (Warren County): A K-6 elementary school district in Warren County, NJ with similar small-district operations, K-8 grade-span limitation (feeds to Warren Hills Regional), and rural-suburban community character.
• Hackettstown Public School District: A K-12 public school district in Warren County, NJ that serves as the primary receiving high school for GMRSD graduates. Comparable in geographic proximity, student demographics, and small-district funding model, with broader grade-span coverage including a comprehensive high school.

Regional players

• Lopatcong Township School District: A K-8 public school district in Warren County, NJ with similar K-8 grade structure and small-district operating model, though serving a somewhat larger enrollment than GMRSD. Comparable in grade-span configuration and feeder patterns to a regional high school.
• Washington Township School District (Warren County): A K-6 elementary school district in Warren County, NJ with similar small-district operations, property tax funding model, and feeder relationship to Warren Hills Regional High School.

Broad incumbents

• Phillipsburg School District: The largest K-12 public school district in Warren County, NJ, serving Phillipsburg. Comparable in geographic region and as a public district, but operates at significantly larger scale, providing a contrast point for resource and programming depth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GMRSDJaguars

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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