Serving 242 students in grades 7-8, Jefferson Area Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Area Junior High School's student population of 242 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Area Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Area Junior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1570 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Area Junior High School's ranking?
Jefferson Area Junior High School is ranked #1570 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Jefferson Area Junior High School often compared to?
Jefferson Area Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pymatuning Valley Middle School, Grand Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Area Junior High School?
242 students attend Jefferson Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jefferson Area Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Area Junior High School?
Jefferson Area Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Area Junior High School offer ?
Jefferson Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jefferson Area Junior High School part of?
Jefferson Area Junior High School is part of Jefferson Area Local School District.
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