Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. George Washington Middle School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School or George Washington 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
George Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 517 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 649 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
517 students
649 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#784 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
178
212
Grade 7 Students
155
202
Grade 8 Students
184
235
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
17%
16%
% White
64%
68%
% Hawaiian
6%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%