Is Thomas Jefferson Middle a good school?

Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks 101 st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 889 students attended Thomas Jefferson Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle?

Students at Thomas Jefferson Middle are 59% White, 20% African American, 9% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Thomas Jefferson Middle attend?

Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Middle usually go on to attend Jefferson City High

Thomas Jefferson Middle

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Middle is a public middle school in Jefferson City, Missouri, serving 957 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Jefferson City School District.

Thomas Jefferson Middle has shown consistent improvement in its academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools. The school's students perform well on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Algebra I, where they outshine their peers across the state. The school also stands out for its strong performance among African American, Hispanic, multi-racial, and low-income students, ranking in the top 25% to 50% of Missouri middle schools for these subgroups. However, the school faces challenges with a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate, which could be an area for targeted interventions.

Compared to nearby schools, Lewis and Clark Middle School performs slightly lower than Thomas Jefferson Middle, while California Middle School and Southern Boone Middle demonstrate stronger academic performance. Thomas Jefferson Middle's funding and resources, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio, appear adequate, but there may be opportunities for further improvement to match the higher-performing nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1201 Fairgrounds Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109-5445

(573) 659-3250

District: Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,383

Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Middle usually attend:

High:

Jefferson City High

Feeder schools for Thomas Jefferson Middle:

Elementary:	Belair Elementary
	Clarence Lawson Elementary
	Pioneer Trail Elementary
	South Elementary
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	West Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 889

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

African American:

19.9%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks better than 77.6% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.44. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), African American (19.9%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Thomas Jefferson Middle employs 79 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Middle is $10,383.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Middle 101^st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

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White students:

Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson City 153^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	55.85	232^nd	619	62.5%
2007	51.59	320^th	624	48.7%
2008	56.88	247^th	624	60.4%
2009	55.96	265^th	601	55.9%
2010	59.35	254^th	614	58.6%
2011	59.54	260^th	625	58.4%
2012	55.93	290^th	623	53.5%
2013	44.87	412^th	649	36.5%
2014	45.46	383^rd	633	39.5%
2015	41.85	375^th	585	35.9%
2016	39.65	296^th	435	32.0%
2017	51.74	282^nd	568	50.4%
2018	39.52	351^st	552	36.4%
2019	29.89	448^th	587	23.7%
2021	53.95	211^th	454	53.5%
2022	58.40	176^th	459	61.7%
2023	61.57	159^th	459	65.4%
2024	72.44	101^st	451	77.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.88	54^th	79	31.6%
2019	21.95	84^th	98	14.3%
2021	33.94	18^th	31	41.9%
2022	38.24	21^st	45	53.3%
2023	31.11	26^th	44	40.9%
2024	64.67	10^th	51	80.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	56.24	26^th	68	61.8%
2023	40.92	37^th	68	45.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.77	74^th	192	61.5%
2024	53.53	71^st	194	63.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.80	256^th	422	39.3%
2019	23.31	422^nd	482	12.4%
2021	46.28	192^nd	371	48.2%
2022	56.13	145^th	365	60.3%
2023	53.08	161^st	382	57.9%
2024	71.07	69^th	378	81.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	51.92	73^rd	162	54.9%
2019	45.76	107^th	204	47.5%
2021	33.44	141^st	195	27.7%
2022	46.63	96^th	187	48.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	43.83	79^th	104	24.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.11	77^th	129	40.3%
2019	32.23	106^th	149	28.9%
2021	63.26	34^th	135	74.8%
2022	63.52	46^th	148	68.9%
2023	74.97	24^th	153	84.3%
2024	84.64	15^th	144	89.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.59	84^th	96	12.5%
2019	19.21	114^th	130	12.3%
2021	34.56	49^th	67	26.9%
2022	45.04	37^th	78	52.6%
2023	40.56	47^th	74	36.5%
2024	63.81	17^th	74	77.0%

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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	48.69	217^th	479	54.7%
2019	41.04	306^th	527	41.9%
2021	63.82	112^th	376	70.2%
2022	65.78	102^nd	381	73.2%
2023	66.64	98^th	385	74.5%
2024	76.82	63^rd	379	83.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	950	81	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1031
1995	920	84	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	1022
1996	920	84	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	1022
1997	951	104	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	1069
1998	905	115	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	1038
1999	917	84	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	1018
2000	839	116	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	975
2001	826	127	14	12	0	n/a	n/a	979
2002	783	172	20	20	1	n/a	n/a	996
2003	783	172	20	20	1	n/a	n/a	996
2004	782	172	23	22	3	n/a	n/a	1002
2005	759	210	22	24	0	n/a	n/a	1015
2006	732	183	24	19	1	n/a	n/a	959
2007	695	198	26	22	1	n/a	n/a	942
2008	684	203	19	32	1	n/a	n/a	939
2009	694	217	17	38	1	n/a	n/a	967
2010	679	202	18	31	4	n/a	n/a	934
2011	663	157	15	45	1	2	41	924
2012	660	181	14	46	3	0	37	941
2013	668	205	13	60	3	0	51	1000
2014	627	198	20	67	5	0	58	975
2015	641	191	24	81	5	0	57	999
2016	630	196	26	85	4	0	51	992
2017	674	211	21	79	4	0	72	1061
2018	655	229	17	86	0	0	85	1072
2019	655	253	15	89	0	1	88	1101
2020	620	224	15	100	0	1	75	1035
2021	642	238	28	91	2	1	103	1105
2022	637	218	25	84	0	0	106	1070
2023	570	190	28	79	0	0	90	957
2024	527	177	27	76	1	0	81	889

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1031	60.3	17.1	18.9
1995	1022	65.7	15.6	21.5
1996	1022	65.7	15.6	21.5
1997	1069	64.9	16.5	18.6
1998	1038	64.8	16.0	21.4
1999	1018	64.1	15.9	28.2
2000	975	61.8	15.8	28.4
2001	979	65.6	14.9	27.4
2002	996	64.6	15.4	31.7
2003	996	64.6	15.4	31.7
2004	1002	66.1	15.2	35.2
2005	1015	61.6	16.5	38.9
2006	959	63.5	15.1	40.4
2007	942	61.5	15.3	43.9
2008	939	61.9	15.2	43.2
2009	967	62.8	15.4	44.3
2010	934	62.8	14.8	50.3
2011	924	62.6	14.7	44.3
2012	941	60.8	15.4	46.7
2013	1000	63.1	15.8	47.6
2014	975	60.3	16.1	48.5
2015	999	64.0	15.6	51
2016	992	62.0	16.0	52.2
2017	1061	69.6	15.2	51.6
2018	1072	74.8	14.3	51.3
2019	1101	76.1	14.4	52.2
2020	1035	79.7	12.9	52.2
2021	1105	80.1	13.7	57
2022	1070	79.6	13.4	40.8
2023	957	77.3	12.3	52.1
2024	889	79.0	11.2	50.8

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1031	60.3	17.1	18.9
1995	1022	65.7	15.6	21.5
1996	1022	65.7	15.6	21.5
1997	1069	64.9	16.5	18.6
1998	1038	64.8	16.0	21.4
1999	1018	64.1	15.9	28.2
2000	975	61.8	15.8	28.4
2001	979	65.6	14.9	27.4
2002	996	64.6	15.4	31.7
2003	996	64.6	15.4	31.7
2004	1002	66.1	15.2	35.2
2005	1015	61.6	16.5	38.9
2006	959	63.5	15.1	40.4
2007	942	61.5	15.3	43.9
2008	939	61.9	15.2	43.2
2009	967	62.8	15.4	44.3
2010	934	62.8	14.8	50.3
2011	924	62.6	14.7	44.3
2012	941	60.8	15.4	46.7
2013	1000	63.1	15.8	47.6
2014	975	60.3	16.1	48.5
2015	999	64.0	15.6	51
2016	992	62.0	16.0	52.2
2017	1061	69.6	15.2	51.6
2018	1072	74.8	14.3	51.3
2019	1101	76.1	14.4	52.2
2020	1035	79.7	12.9	52.2
2021	1105	80.1	13.7	57
2022	1070	79.6	13.4	40.8
2023	957	77.3	12.3	52.1
2024	889	79.0	11.2	50.8

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 Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$361 (3.9%)	$8,800 (96.1%)	$9,160
2020	$727 (7.5%)	$8,915 (92.5%)	$9,642
2021	$2,106 (20.6%)	$8,130 (79.4%)	$10,236
2022	$1,683 (16.2%)	$8,700 (83.8%)	$10,383

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson 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

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 448^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 159^th of 459 Middle schools	41.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Middle)	33.8	43.8	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)	33.5	39.2	5.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Middle)	40	47.5	7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)	41.3	44.4	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Middle)	28	39.1	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)	26.2	37.4	11.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Middle)	36.7	43.9	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)	37.4	41.5	4.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Middle)	10.3	21	10.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)	11.5	12.6	1.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Thomas Jefferson Middle)	36.8	39.2	2.4%
8th Grade Science (Jefferson City)	39	34.8	4.2%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Middle)	33.8	42.1	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)	37.4	40.9	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomas Jefferson Middle)	89	87	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson City)	52.1	51	1.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1101	957	13.1%
African American	253	190	24.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	28	86.7%
Hispanic	89	79	11.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	655	570	13%
Two or More Races	88	90	2.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.2%	52.1%	0.1%

Schools Near Thomas Jefferson Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas Jefferson Middle	Public	6-8	1201 Fairgrounds Rd	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3250	889	79	11.2	50.8%	527 (59.3%)	177 (19.9%)	76 (8.5%)	27 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (9.1%)	72.4	101^st of 451 public middle schools	77.6%		61.6	159^th of 459 public middle schools	65.4%	58		42.8	43.8	41.1		40.0		42.8	48.2	52.6	92.8	$10,383	$1,683	$8,700
Lewis And Clark Middle	Public	6-8	325 Lewis And Clark Dr	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3200	962	82	11.7	53.0%	603 (62.7%)	192 (20.0%)	57 (5.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (10.8%)	54.1	205^th of 451 public middle schools	54.5%		47.6	240^th of 459 public middle schools	47.7%	35		40.1	33.6	18.9		33.5		39.7	43.2	40.6	90.8	$11,607	$2,068	$9,539
Blair Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	6124 Falcon Ln	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Blair Oaks R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 634-2053	275	18	14.9	10.9%	262 (95.3%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	98.1	6^th of 451 public middle schools	98.7%		96.1	10^th of 459 public middle schools	97.8%	4		89.3	86.2			67.8		54.7	70.4		96.4	$9,655	$571	$9,085
Southern Boone Middle	Public	5-8	303 N Main	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 657-2146	647	47	13.7	18.1%	566 (87.5%)	8 (1.2%)	29 (4.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.9%)	72.7	99^th of 451 public middle schools	78.0%		68.7	115^th of 459 public middle schools	74.9%	16	41.7	58.0	39.5	26.3	34.9	43.1	40.1	47.3	45.6	54.1		$9,418	$547	$8,872
California Middle	Public	5-8	211 S Owen St	California	65018	Moniteau County	Moniteau County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 796-2146	416	32	13.0	44.5%	345 (82.9%)	3 (0.7%)	57 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	67.7	122^nd of 451 public middle schools	72.9%		71.6	96^th of 459 public middle schools	79.1%	26	32.1	36.3	43.1	54.3	40.3	41.9	45.9	36.3	41.9	50.4		$8,996	$252	$8,744

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