Jefferson Middle School vs. Malow Junior High School
Should I attend Jefferson Middle School or Malow Junior High 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
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Malow Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 922 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,093 students in grades 7-9, Malow Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-9
Total Students
922 students
1,093 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1183 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#393 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
281
-
Grade 7 Students
321
333
Grade 8 Students
320
361
Grade 9 Students
-
399
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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3%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
15%
3%
% White
73%
87%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
