Jefferson Middle School Academy

Summary:

Jefferson Middle School Academy is a public middle school in Washington, DC, serving 386 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26th out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Middle School Academy faces significant academic challenges, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics compared to the district and state averages, ranging from 21.95% to 36.88% proficient in ELA and 1.94% to 10.74% proficient in mathematics. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rates are much higher than the DCPS and District of Columbia averages, reaching 86.66% proficient. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 26th out of 48 DC middle schools in 2015-2016 to 54th out of 70 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 3 stars out of 5 to 1 star out of 5.

Compared to nearby schools, Eliot-Hine Middle School and Stuart-Hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) have higher academic proficiency rates and better overall rankings. Other nearby schools, such as McKinley Middle School and the KIPP DC and Friendship PCS charter schools, also have lower academic proficiency rates than the top-performing nearby schools. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $28,231 and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which are comparable to or better than the nearby schools, Jefferson Middle School Academy's academic performance remains a concern, particularly for its African American students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 6-8

801 7th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024

(202) 729-3270

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,231

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School Academy usually attend:

High:

Eastern High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle School Academy:

Elementary:	Amidon-Bowen Elementary School
	Brent Elementary School
	Tyler Elementary School
	Van Ness Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.7%

Hispanic:

7.1%

White:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Middle School Academy ranks worse than 77.1% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 7^th among 14 ranked middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.7%), Hispanic (7.1%), White (3.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School Academy is 13.9. 11 middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Middle School Academy is $28,231. 8 middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Middle School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Middle School Academy 54^th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Jefferson Middle School Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Middle School Academy

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2014	43.79	33^rd	57	42.1%
2015	37.26	27^th	49	44.9%
2016	38.43	26^th	48	45.8%
2017	41.58	28^th	56	50.0%
2018	51.28	29^th	72	59.7%
2019	53.42	29^th	75	61.3%
2022	40.01	27^th	59	54.2%
2023	41.95	37^th	69	46.4%
2024	29.15	54^th	70	22.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.83	10^th	29	65.5%
2019	56.44	8^th	32	75.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.03	38^th	44	13.6%
2024	27.99	39^th	49	20.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.50	24^th	53	54.7%
2019	67.71	13^th	52	75.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	56.34	18^th	46	60.9%
2019	51.50	22^nd	50	56.0%
2022	24.59	32^nd	34	5.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.44	23^rd	49	53.1%
2019	39.62	28^th	53	47.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	57.02	24^th	55	56.4%
2019	55.40	22^nd	55	60.0%
2022	36.08	22^nd	27	18.5%
2023	29.44	26^th	36	27.8%
2024	24.32	34^th	42	19.0%

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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Middle School Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	0	76	6	8	0	0	90
2014	1	269	13	13	2	1	299
2015	1	259	5	8	1	3	277
2016	3	258	4	8	0	0	273
2017	2	291	3	7	0	2	305
2018	4	294	1	12	0	3	314
2019	13	312	1	10	0	5	341
2020	12	320	3	14	0	4	353
2021	18	340	3	12	0	4	377
2022	18	326	4	22	1	4	375
2023	18	343	2	18	1	4	386
2024	13	352	5	29	3	4	406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Middle School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	90	6.0	15.0	55.6
2014	299	25.0	11.9	99
2015	277	27.0	10.2	100
2016	273	27.0	10.1	100
2017	305	32.0	9.5	n/a
2018	314	27.5	11.4	n/a
2019	341	27.5	12.4	n/a
2020	353	27.0	13.0	n/a
2021	377	29.0	13.0	n/a
2022	375	31.0	12.0	n/a
2023	386	32.0	12.0	n/a
2024	406	29.0	13.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Middle School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	90	6.0	15.0	55.6
2014	299	25.0	11.9	99
2015	277	27.0	10.2	100
2016	273	27.0	10.1	100
2017	305	32.0	9.5	n/a
2018	314	27.5	11.4	n/a
2019	341	27.5	12.4	n/a
2020	353	27.0	13.0	n/a
2021	377	29.0	13.0	n/a
2022	375	31.0	12.0	n/a
2023	386	32.0	12.0	n/a
2024	406	29.0	13.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,225 (10.8%)	$18,361 (89.2%)	$20,586
2020	$2,323 (11.1%)	$18,597 (88.9%)	$20,920
2021	$2,971 (14.2%)	$17,939 (85.8%)	$20,910
2022	$4,508 (17.7%)	$20,919 (82.3%)	$25,426
2023	$3,839 (13.6%)	$24,391 (86.4%)	$28,231

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Middle School Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 75 Middle schools	Ranks 37^th of 69 Middle schools	15%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School Academy)	20	10.7	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	25.5	24.1	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	23.3	20.2	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School Academy)	32.6	22	10.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	38.9	36.3	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	36.5	31.4	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School Academy)	27.6	7.6	20%
7th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	26.8	20.9	5.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	26.2	20	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School Academy)	45.9	36.9	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	47.6	40.6	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	44	39	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School Academy)	6	1.9	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	8.6	6.8	1.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	17	11.4	5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School Academy)	32.6	30.8	1.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	44.9	40.5	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	39.6	38.7	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	341	386	13.2%
African American	312	343	9.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	10	18	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	18	38.5%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%

Schools Near Jefferson Middle School Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)					DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 7th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Middle School Academy	Public	6-8	801 7th St. SW	Washington	20024	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-3270	406	29	13.9		13 (3.2%)	352 (86.7%)	29 (7.1%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	29.2	54^th of 70 public middle schools	22.9%		42	37^th of 69 public middle schools	46.4%	17	4.8			22.7	23.6	23.8			7.6	10.0	1.9			85.7	$28,231	$3,839	$24,391
Washington Global PCS	Public, Charter	6-8	525 School Street SW	Washington	20024	District Of Columbia	Washington Global PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 796-2415	219	18	12.1		3 (1.4%)	207 (94.5%)	8 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.8	24^th of 70 public middle schools	65.7%		56.7	22^nd of 69 public middle schools	68.1%	2				18.6	42.5	42.0			16.9	23.1	14.5				$24,655	$5,450	$19,205
Stuart-Hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)	Public	6-8	410 E St. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6010	453	31	14.5		77 (17.0%)	345 (76.2%)	15 (3.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	74.5	14^th of 70 public middle schools	80.0%		57.6	21^st of 69 public middle schools	69.6%	7	6.2			46.8	50.0	45.9			22.7	21.8			69.8	69.7	$26,679	$3,702	$22,976
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	1345 Potomac Avenue SE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 547-5800	303	27	11.1		1 (0.3%)	291 (96.0%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	61.5	18^th of 70 public middle schools	74.3%		48.3	29^th of 69 public middle schools	58.0%	11	4.4	23.6	29.4	25.4	56.4	41.9	16.4	21.6	4.4	18.2	12.8				$24,966	$5,552	$19,415
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	111 O Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	198	28	6.9		0 (0.0%)	189 (95.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.2	19^th of 70 public middle schools	72.9%		35.6	43^rd of 69 public middle schools	37.7%	24	5.1	14.3	23.3	24.3	50.0	47.2	14.3	13.6	13.5	20.6	23.5				$31,210	$5,863	$25,347
KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	421 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 328-9455	323	29	11.3		0 (0.0%)	318 (98.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.6	53^rd of 70 public middle schools	24.3%		33.5	46^th of 69 public middle schools	33.3%	7	1.3		17.9	23.4	19.4	19.7		14.1	9.1	9.7	10.5				$23,514	$3,344	$20,170
Kramer Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Q St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-3150	197	23	8.5		0 (0.0%)	189 (95.9%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	9.9	70^th of 70 public middle schools	0.0%		11.2	69^th of 69 public middle schools	0.0%	1				5.0	12.5	9.1				2.0	1.9				$40,913	$5,031	$35,883
KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 678-5477	435	36	11.9		0 (0.0%)	428 (98.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	31	52^nd of 70 public middle schools	25.7%		38.5	40^th of 69 public middle schools	42.0%	12	2.5		14.4	9.4	22.4	20.0		13.5	6.1	16.5	16.5				$25,385	$3,575	$21,810
Eliot-Hine Middle School	Public	6-8	1830 Constitution Ave. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-5380	374	28	13.5		57 (15.2%)	295 (78.9%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	57.4	22^nd of 70 public middle schools	68.6%		56	23^rd of 69 public middle schools	66.7%	1	6.7			30.5	44.3	31.6			18.3	10.3		64.7	38.1	45.8	$29,736	$4,304	$25,432
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Middle School	Public, Charter	4-7	2330 Pomeroy Rd SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 519-3955	265	25	10.6		0 (0.0%)	254 (95.8%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	73.3	15^th of 70 public middle schools	78.6%					(n/a)		25.4	20.8	38.5	44.0		23.9	19.4	38.5	20.0					$34,148	$4,982	$29,166

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle School Academy

What high school do graduates of Jefferson Middle School Academy attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School Academy usually go on to attend Eastern High School

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle School Academy?

Students at Jefferson Middle School Academy are 87% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.

What district is Jefferson Middle School Academy in?

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Is Jefferson Middle School Academy a good school?

Jefferson Middle School Academy ranks in the bottom 22.9% of District Of Columbia middle schools.

How many students attend Jefferson Middle School Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended Jefferson Middle School Academy.

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