Jefferson Middle School

200 Fairbanks Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 716 students in grades 5-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Jefferson Middle School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
716 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#498 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
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32%
28%
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33%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
13%
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Black
7%
21%
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White
68%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #498 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robertsville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
716 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Jefferson Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Jefferson Middle School part of?
Jefferson Middle School is part of Oak Ridge School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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