Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Tel:
(661)758-7140
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School serves 747 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 747 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8097 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wasco Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson Middle School is Wasco High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Maple Elementary School (5.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Karl F. Clemens Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wasco Karl F. Clemens Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 583 students
0.2 miles
523 Brd.way Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661)758-7120 0.2 K-6 583 - Wasco Wasco High School Grades: 9-12 | 1716 students
0.5 miles
1900 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661)758-7400 0.5 9-12 1716 - Wasco North Kern Vocational Training Center Vocational School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
0.6 miles
2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661)758-3045 0.6 9-12 n/a - Wasco Palm Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 678 students
0.8 miles
1017 Palm Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661)758-7130 0.8 K-6 678 - Wasco Wasco Independence High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 139 students
0.8 miles
1445 Poso Dr.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661)758-7450 0.8 9-12 139
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