Jefferson Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
Should I attend Jefferson Middle School or Edison 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 Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
764 students
737 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2714 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1536 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
241
217
Grade 7 Students
263
262
Grade 8 Students
253
258
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
6%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
18%
% Black
41%
29%
% White
31%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%