Edgar Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Should I attend Edgar Middle School or Thomas Jefferson Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edgar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 713 students in grades 5-8, Edgar Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 868 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
713 students
868 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1016 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
164
-
Grade 6 Students
193
289
Grade 7 Students
183
305
Grade 8 Students
172
255
Ungraded Students
1
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
44%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
48%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%