Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 601 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Jefferson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #310 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
601 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jefferson Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 601 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
