Serving 357 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jefferson Middle School's student population of 357 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
48%
47%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #375 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
357 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson Middle School students are Black, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Middle School part of?
Jefferson Middle School is part of Columbia School District.
School Reviews
4 1/27/2023
This school is filled with amazing teachers and also the principals work very hard.
1 9/28/2020
The school is on a constant power trip long before covid, and now that they can randomly send kids home for Covid-19 with the sniffles, they do so whenever they want to. If they have a problem with a student or a parent, the child is found to have a symptom or someone in the child's circle has a symptom and they send them home for 14 days to quarantine.
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