Jefferson MiddleSchool

6800 South Blackwelder Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 901 students in grades 5-8, Jefferson MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 901 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jefferson MiddleSchool's student population of 901 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
901 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson MiddleSchool is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
#1645 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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2%
24%
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5%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
68%
19%
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Black
14%
8%
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White
7%
46%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
6%
12%
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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
83%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson MiddleSchool's ranking?
Jefferson MiddleSchool is ranked #1645 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Jefferson MiddleSchool?
901 students attend Jefferson MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Jefferson MiddleSchool students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson MiddleSchool?
Jefferson MiddleSchool has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson MiddleSchool offer ?
Jefferson MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Jefferson MiddleSchool part of?
Jefferson MiddleSchool is part of Oklahoma City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 901 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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