Serving 686 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Jefferson Middle School serves the entire district of Lodi, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Middle School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
64%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
21%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is ranked #686 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hackensack Middle School, Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
686 students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Thomas Jefferson Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Middle School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is part of Lodi School District.
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