For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 375 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Southwest Waterfront is Jefferson Middle School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 7th St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC include Jefferson Middle School Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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