George Bush Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should I attend George Bush 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
George Bush Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, George Bush Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 447 students in grades 5-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
751 students
447 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#151 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
234
143
Grade 7 Students
241
146
Grade 8 Students
276
158
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
70%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
14%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%