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Jefferson Middle School

713 Rogers St
Columbia, MO 65201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 625 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jefferson Middle School's student population of 625 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
625 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jefferson Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#452 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jefferson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jefferson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jefferson Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jefferson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #452 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Middle School, Oakland Middle School, Smithton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
625 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Jefferson Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
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?
Jefferson Middle School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson Middle School located?
Jefferson Middle School is located in the Douglass Park neighborhood of Columbia, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Douglass Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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