Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School serves 1,094 students in grades 6-8.
Jefferson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jefferson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Jefferson Middle School's student population of 1,094 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,094 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1337 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 59% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 16% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 34% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson Middle School is Arlington Community High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kenmore Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Henry Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Henry Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 83%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 661 students10
0.5 miles
701 S Highland St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5820 0.5 PK-5 661 - Arlington Long Branch Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 92%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 635 students10
0.5 miles
33 N Fillmore St
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-4220 0.5 PK-5 635 - Arlington Governor's Academy For Career And Technical Education In Arl Vocational School
0.6 miles
816 South Walter Reed Drive
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 323-2263 0.6 n/a n/a - Arlington Technical Education & Career Center Vocational School
0.6 miles
816 S Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5800 0.6 n/a n/a - Arlington Barcroft Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 63%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 429 students10
0.8 miles
625 S Wakefield St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5838 0.8 PK-5 429
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