Jefferson Middle School

125 S Old Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 925 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School's student population of 925 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
925 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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 (VA)
#895 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
54%
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75%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
7%
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Hispanic
40%
18%
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Black
14%
22%
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White
31%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
7%
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0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #895 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gunston Middle School, Kenmore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
925 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Jefferson Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Middle School part of?
Jefferson Middle School is part of Arlington Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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