Serving 548 students in grades 8, Jefferson Junior High 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 32% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Junior High School's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Jefferson Junior High 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 Jefferson Junior High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2239 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
13%
17%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Junior High School's ranking?
Jefferson Junior High School is ranked #2239 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Jefferson Junior High School often compared to?
Jefferson Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood High School, Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Junior High School?
548 students attend Jefferson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Jefferson Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Junior High School?
Jefferson Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Junior High School offer ?
Jefferson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Jefferson Junior High School part of?
Jefferson Junior High School is part of Washington Local School District.
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