Jefferson Middle School vs. East Jackson Middle School
Should I attend Jefferson Middle School or East Jackson 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
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
East Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,019 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 519 students in grades 6-7, East Jackson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-7
Total Students
1,019 students
519 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#774 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
327
259
Grade 7 Students
368
260
Grade 8 Students
324
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
21%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
77%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
15%