Serving 454 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
454 students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Thomas Jefferson Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
