Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Middle School's student population of 180 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Jefferson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1145 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
61%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #1145 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houck Middle School, Claggett Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
180 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jefferson Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 Oregon state average of 17:1.
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 SD 14j School District.
School Reviews
5 8/2/2016
I was a student at Jefferson middle school in 1991-92 my teacher was Daurghty my name is carl ray slay I lived with my grandmother until she passed away at the gleaners in 1992 I was a faithful strawberry picker every summer there over by the high school I love Jefferson and the whole community there it's been so many years since ive been there im now 37 years old working but struggling financially my wife and I are living in a motel with cockroaches but we are strong believers of God and what the good Lord can do please pray for us and we are praying for the whole Jefferson community we love you all my number is 865 801 8808 if anybody needs any prayer requests God bless
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