Serving 959 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 959 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Jefferson Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Jefferson Middle School is ranked #1936 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muscatel 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 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
959 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jefferson Middle School students are Asian, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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: 959 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
