West Jefferson Middle School

2 Roughrider Drive
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 243 students in grades 6-8, West Jefferson Middle 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 44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Jefferson Middle School's student population of 243 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
243 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

West Jefferson Middle 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 West Jefferson Middle School is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OH)
#2114 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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44%
50%
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42%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
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17%
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White
93%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
West Jefferson Middle School is ranked #2114 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend West Jefferson Middle School?
243 students attend West Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of West Jefferson Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jefferson Middle School?
West Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Jefferson Middle School offer ?
West Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Jefferson Middle School part of?
West Jefferson Middle School is part of Jefferson Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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