Jefferson Middle School
Tel:
(208)455-3309
- Jefferson Middle School serves 708 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24%.
Top Placements
Jefferson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jefferson Middle School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 708 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #570 out of 656 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 52% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 38% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CALDWELL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Middle School is Canyon Springs High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Syringa Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Caldwell Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 581 students
0.1 miles
2918 Washington Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)455-3317 0.1 PK-5 581 - Caldwell Canyon Springs High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 322 students
0.4 miles
516 N 11th St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)455-3325 0.4 9-12 322 - Caldwell Wilson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 575 students
0.5 miles
400 E Linden
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)455-3313 0.5 PK-5 575 - Caldwell Syringa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 728 students
0.6 miles
1100 Willow Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)455-3305 0.6 6-8 728 - Caldwell Caldwell Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1416 students
1.0 miles
3401 South Indiana
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)455-3304 1.0 9-12 1416
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