Serving 644 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
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Jefferson Middle School's student population of 644 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
Jefferson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
58%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Jefferson Middle School is ranked #162 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Achievement And Success 1.0, Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
644 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jefferson Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
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 Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson Middle School located?
Jefferson Middle School is located in the Summit Park neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Summit Park.
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