Serving 546 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Jefferson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #984 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maury Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
546 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jefferson Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jefferson Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
