Serving 857 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas 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 Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Middle serves the northeast part of Port Arthur, TX, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and the farthest point being 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Middle School's student population of 857 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
857 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7181 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #7181 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
857 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Jefferson Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jefferson Middle School part of?
Jefferson Middle School is part of Port Arthur Independent School District.
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