Jefferson Middle School
Tel:
(412)344-2120
- Jefferson Middle School serves 664 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 95% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Jefferson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Jefferson Middle School's student population of 664 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 664 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.22, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #187 out of 2,835 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 46% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mt Lebanon SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Middle School is Mt Lebanon Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mellon Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 311 students
0.0 miles
11 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412)344-2167 0.0 K-5 311 - Pittsburgh Hoover Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 249 students
0.6 miles
37 Robb Hollow Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412)276-7411 0.6 K-5 249 - Pittsburgh Mt Lebanon Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1769 students
0.6 miles
155 Cochran Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412)344-2003 0.6 9-12 1769 - Pittsburgh Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 424 students
0.7 miles
2 Ralston Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412)344-2147 0.7 K-5 424 - Pittsburgh Mellon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 658 students
0.8 miles
11 Castle Shannon Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412)344-2122 0.8 6-8 658
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