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Thomas Jefferson Middle School

305 Griffith Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
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Tel: (661) 758-7140
jefferson.wuesd.org
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Thomas Jefferson Middle School serves 525 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School's student population of 525 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
525 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
16%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
32%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
95%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
2%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.10
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Wasco Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Jefferson Middle School's ranking?

Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?

525 students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Thomas Jefferson Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School offer ?

Thomas Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Thomas Jefferson Middle School part of?

Thomas Jefferson Middle School is part of Wasco Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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