Jefferson Middle School

611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 328 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School's student population of 328 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
#418 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
37%
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30%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
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1%
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Hispanic
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4%
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Black
53%
47%
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White
45%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #418 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
328 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jefferson Middle School students are Black, 45% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jefferson Middle School part of?
Jefferson Middle School is part of Columbia School District.

School Reviews

4   1/27/2023
This school is filled with amazing teachers and also the principals work very hard.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sara peak
1   9/28/2020
The school is on a constant power trip long before covid, and now that they can randomly send kids home for Covid-19 with the sniffles, they do so whenever they want to. If they have a problem with a student or a parent, the child is found to have a symptom or someone in the child's circle has a symptom and they send them home for 14 days to quarantine.
- Posted by Parent - Concerned Parent

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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