Jefferson Middle School
Tel:
(706)367-2882
- Jefferson Middle School serves 848 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Jefferson Middle School's student population of 848 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 848 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #132 out of 2,174 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 8% | 37% |
| White | 82% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Middle School is Jefferson High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Jackson Middle School (6.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jefferson Jefferson Academy Grades: 3-5 | 801 students
0.1 miles
99 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706)367-2300 0.1 3-5 801 - Jefferson Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 900 students
0.3 miles
415 Hoschton St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706)367-8242 0.3 PK-2 900 - Jefferson Jefferson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1071 students
0.4 miles
575 Washington St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706)367-2881 0.4 9-12 1071 - Jefferson Jackson County Crossroads Alternative School
1.2 miles
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706)367-2341 1.2 n/a n/a - Jefferson Jackson County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1174 students
1.4 miles
1668 Winder Hwy
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706)367-5003 1.4 9-12 1174
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