Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. George Washington Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades 5-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York 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 New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 455 students in grades 5-8, George Washington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
419 students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
53 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2998 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3566 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
100
121
Grade 6 Students
104
118
Grade 7 Students
101
112
Grade 8 Students
103
104
Ungraded Students
11
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
27%
36%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
59%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%