Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School serves 711 students in grades 6-8.
Jefferson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jefferson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Jefferson Middle School's student population of 711 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 711 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #603 out of 676 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 35% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caldwell School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Jefferson Middle School is Canyon Springs High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Caldwell Washington Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 559 students10
0.1 miles
2918 Washington Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317 0.1 PK-5 559 - Caldwell Canyon Springs High School Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 260 students10
0.4 miles
516 N 11th St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3325 0.4 6-12 260 - Caldwell Wilson Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 544 students10
0.5 miles
400 E Linden
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3313 0.5 PK-5 544 - Caldwell Syringa Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 745 students10
0.6 miles
1100 Willow Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305 0.6 6-8 745 - Caldwell Caldwell Senior High School Math: 21% | Reading: 46%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,514 student10
1.0 miles
3401 South Indiana
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3304 1 9-12 1,514
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