Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 299 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly African American, with over 94% of students identifying as such.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Maryland elementary schools, with low performance on the MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 9% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 24.1% statewide and 10.2% in the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school's performance is particularly low for female students, ranking in the bottom 10% of Maryland elementary schools in 2020-2021, though its performance for male and African American students is slightly better, ranking in the bottom 20%.

The nearby schools, such as KIPP Harmony Academy, Belmont Elementary, and Wildwood Elementary/Middle, also perform poorly on academic measures compared to the state, but generally outperform Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle. Edmondson Heights Elementary, a school in the neighboring Baltimore County Public Schools district, outperforms Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle and the Baltimore City Public Schools district on academic measures.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 605 Dryden Drive
       Baltimore, MD  21229-1418


(410) 396-0534

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
760th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,144 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.0%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.3% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 88.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 57th among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 65.9% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle is 12.7, which is the 14th best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle is $23,144, which is the 47th highest among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle 216th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.92 101st 803 87.4%
2005 76.14 180th 805 77.6%
2006 83.71 90th 804 88.8%
2007 86.69 47th 818 94.3%
2008 37.43 600th 838 28.4%
2009 59.30 392nd 850 53.9%
2010 26.55 708th 855 17.2%
2011 33.28 629th 853 26.3%
2012 10.42 789th 857 7.9%
2013 22.15 713th 847 15.8%
2014 18.50 751st 867 13.4%
2015 16.42 744th 859 13.4%
2016 10.71 783rd 845 7.3%
2017 15.36 728th 847 14.0%
2018 14.77 733rd 857 14.5%
2019 8.14 822nd 853 3.6%
2021 17.04 670th 802 16.5%
2022 10.92 819th 862 5.0%
2023 6.64 841st 855 1.6%
2024 13.26 760th 859 11.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.02 370th 546 32.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.47 719th 796 9.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.29 634th 788 19.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.26 393rd 504 22.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 12.93 252nd 283 11.0%
2009 41.35 214th 301 28.9%
2010 27.21 265th 324 18.2%
2011 32.73 222nd 309 28.2%
2012 16.13 271st 314 13.7%
2013 29.42 232nd 316 26.6%
2014 15.19 287th 339 15.3%
2015 15.32 275th 315 12.7%
2016 13.57 277th 314 11.8%
2017 12.73 289th 317 8.8%
2018 11.70 307th 328 6.4%
2021 9.17 289th 303 4.6%
2022 17.78 292nd 333 12.3%
2023 17.64 271st 322 15.8%
2024 26.76 216th 328 34.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.08 250th 273 8.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.42 272nd 288 5.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.58 241st 259 6.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department 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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Open Quote TJ has many firsts,including the first elenentary/middle school in Maryland to have an IB program. The teachers are qualfied, well trained and are committed to exccellence in teaching and learning. In my opinion, Principle Henry and vice Principal Holly strive to create a safe, caring, learning environment for the children entrusted to their care. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 32 310 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1990 26 363 5 2 0 n/a n/a -2 394
1991 25 386 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1992 24 404 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 17 426 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 17 414 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 14 377 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1996 14 377 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1997 12 397 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1998 7 321 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 10 345 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 11 378 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2001 6 389 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2002 6 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 6 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 6 230 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2005 7 241 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2006 6 253 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2007 5 301 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2008 5 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2009 7 422 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2010 8 480 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2011 6 496 1 6 0 0 0 0 509
2012 9 513 1 4 0 0 0 0 527
2013 8 495 0 1 0 0 0 0 504
2014 8 502 0 3 0 0 0 0 513
2015 9 481 0 6 0 0 0 0 496
2016 8 474 0 10 0 0 0 0 492
2017 7 444 0 11 0 0 0 0 462
2018 7 433 0 13 0 0 1 0 454
2019 8 465 0 12 0 0 2 0 487
2020 7 436 0 12 2 0 0 0 457
2021 6 378 0 9 2 0 1 0 396
2022 5 347 0 9 2 0 3 0 366
2023 2 284 0 8 0 0 5 0 299

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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 349 15.9 21.9 n/a
1990 394 19.1 20.6 35.3
1991 413 17.2 24.0 37
1992 430 19.2 22.3 48.1
1993 444 20.7 21.4 46.6
1994 431 20.1 21.4 53.1
1995 393 18.2 21.6 57.3
1996 393 18.2 21.6 57.3
1997 410 20.7 19.8 64.4
1998 328 20.0 16.4 71
1999 356 20.0 17.8 66
2000 390 20.9 18.7 64.4
2001 396 22.0 18.0 67.9
2002 267 24.5 10.9 68.2
2003 267 24.5 10.9 68.2
2004 236 17.0 13.9 59.7
2005 249 15.0 16.6 64.7
2006 260 16.0 16.3 74.2
2007 306 22.0 13.9 73.5
2008 357 27.5 13.0 73.1
2009 432 28.0 15.4 81.7
2010 494 30.5 16.2 83
2011 509 32.0 15.9 76.4
2012 527 28.5 18.4 75.9
2013 504 28.5 17.6 82.1
2014 513 26.5 19.3 86.2
2015 496 30.0 16.5 84.7
2016 492 28.0 17.5 83.7
2017 462 24.5 18.8 100
2018 454 22.5 20.1 100
2019 487 26.3 18.4 100
2020 457 27.0 16.9 60.4
2021 396 27.5 14.4 71.7
2022 366 24.5 14.9 75.4
2023 299 23.5 12.7 78.3

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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 349 15.9 21.9 n/a
1990 394 19.1 20.6 35.3
1991 413 17.2 24.0 37
1992 430 19.2 22.3 48.1
1993 444 20.7 21.4 46.6
1994 431 20.1 21.4 53.1
1995 393 18.2 21.6 57.3
1996 393 18.2 21.6 57.3
1997 410 20.7 19.8 64.4
1998 328 20.0 16.4 71
1999 356 20.0 17.8 66
2000 390 20.9 18.7 64.4
2001 396 22.0 18.0 67.9
2002 267 24.5 10.9 68.2
2003 267 24.5 10.9 68.2
2004 236 17.0 13.9 59.7
2005 249 15.0 16.6 64.7
2006 260 16.0 16.3 74.2
2007 306 22.0 13.9 73.5
2008 357 27.5 13.0 73.1
2009 432 28.0 15.4 81.7
2010 494 30.5 16.2 83
2011 509 32.0 15.9 76.4
2012 527 28.5 18.4 75.9
2013 504 28.5 17.6 82.1
2014 513 26.5 19.3 86.2
2015 496 30.0 16.5 84.7
2016 492 28.0 17.5 83.7
2017 462 24.5 18.8 100
2018 454 22.5 20.1 100
2019 487 26.3 18.4 100
2020 457 27.0 16.9 60.4
2021 396 27.5 14.4 71.7
2022 366 24.5 14.9 75.4
2023 299 23.5 12.7 78.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,142 (15.4%) $11,806 (84.6%) $13,947
2020 $1,944 (14.5%) $11,444 (85.5%) $13,388
2021 $2,432 (15.4%) $13,326 (84.6%) $15,758
2022 $4,691 (26.6%) $12,914 (73.4%) $17,605
2023 $3,081 (13.3%) $20,064 (86.7%) $23,144

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 822nd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 841st of 855 Elementary schools
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students487299
 38.6%
African American465284
 38.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White82
 75%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%78.3%
 21.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Maryland elementary schools.

Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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