Serving 304 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Monroe, MI school district, encompassing approximately 38.3 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 4.9 miles, with the furthest point being 8.4 miles away, making typical drive times to the school around 10 to 12 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Middle School's student population of 304 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1953 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #1953 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
304 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jefferson Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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 Jefferson Schools (Monroe).
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