Thomas Jefferson Middle School

1407 Sunset Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Thomas Jefferson Middle School serves 952 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (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 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School's student population of 952 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
952 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 0.20, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
18%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
89%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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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
0.20
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
952 students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Thomas Jefferson Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Middle School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is part of Madera Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of Quarter / Progress (Report Cards)
December 22, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day of Quarter / Progress (Progress Reports)
February 09, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Quarter / Progress (Report Cards)
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Quarter / Progress (Progress Reports)
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Quarter / Progress (Report Cards)
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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