Edison Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should I attend Edison Middle School or 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
Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 737 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 764 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
737 students
764 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1536 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2714 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
217
241
Grade 7 Students
262
263
Grade 8 Students
258
253
Grade 9 Students
-
1
Grade 10 Students
-
1
Grade 11 Students
-
1
Grade 12 Students
-
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
11%
% Black
29%
41%
% White
42%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%