Summary:
Thomas Jefferson Middle is a public middle school in Winston Salem, North Carolina, serving around 800 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 242 districts in the state.
Thomas Jefferson Middle consistently ranks among the top 20-25% of middle schools in North Carolina, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 74.3% of 6th graders, 62.3% of 7th graders, and 64.1% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45.7%, 38.9%, and 36.6% for the district, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively diverse student population, with 48.12% White, 25.88% African American, 14.62% Hispanic, and 6% Asian students, which is higher than many of the nearby schools, such as Hanes Magnet School and Philo-Hill Magnet Academy.
While Thomas Jefferson Middle performs well across various student subgroups, with high rankings for White, Hispanic, and Multi-racial students, the school's performance for Special Education and Gifted and Talented students is relatively lower compared to other subgroups. The school's student-teacher ratio of 17.5 in the 2022-2023 school year is lower than the district average, providing students with more individualized attention. Overall, Thomas Jefferson Middle stands out as a high-performing middle school within the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district, with a strong track record of academic excellence, diverse student population, and effective teaching practices.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,047
Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Thomas Jefferson Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2
Number of students: 767
Racial breakdown:
White:
44.9%
African American:
26.1%
Hispanic:
16.0%
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Two or more races:
6.9%
Asian:
6.0%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%
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