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Meridian Junior High School vs. Jefferson Middle School

Should you attend Meridian Junior High School or Jefferson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Meridian Junior High School
3475 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Jefferson Middle School
800 W Chapel Ln
Midland, MI 48640
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades 5-8, Meridian Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 906 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
400 students
906 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meridian Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meridian Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meridian Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Meridian Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Midland Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1588 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#203 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meridian Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
58%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Meridian Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Midland Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Meridian Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Midland Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Meridian Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Midland Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Meridian Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
99
-
Grade 6 Students
116
290
Grade 7 Students
96
302
Grade 8 Students
89
314

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meridian Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Meridian Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Midland Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meridian Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Meridian Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Midland Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meridian Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Meridian Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Midland Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meridian Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Meridian Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Midland Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meridian Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Meridian Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Midland Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meridian Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Meridian Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Midland Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meridian Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Meridian Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Midland Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meridian Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Meridian Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Midland Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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