Thomas Jefferson Middle

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3500 Sally Kirk Road
       Winston Salem, NC  27106


(336) 703-4222

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,047 Help


Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Middle usually attend:

High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County
    Ronald W Reagan High School

Feeder schools for Thomas Jefferson Middle:

Elementary:    Jefferson Elementary
    Sherwood Forest Elementary
    Vienna Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  800

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
African American:
25.9%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks better than 82.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 14 ranked middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Thomas Jefferson Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), African American (25.9%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 17.5. 12 middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Middle is $8,047. 11 middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Middle 142nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina 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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.17 11th 598 98.2%
2007 86.73 30th 606 95.0%
2008 89.88 30th 620 95.2%
2009 84.73 50th 630 92.1%
2010 83.32 54th 640 91.6%
2011 83.74 45th 648 93.1%
2012 81.95 68th 662 89.7%
2013 90.15 54th 673 92.0%
2014 88.98 52nd 627 91.7%
2015 85.41 80th 705 88.7%
2016 81.61 94th 692 86.4%
2017 85.26 68th 694 90.2%
2018 81.07 102nd 691 85.2%
2019 79.49 127th 737 82.8%
2021 75.43 168th 741 77.3%
2022 72.24 184th 786 76.6%
2023 80.07 140th 784 82.1%
2024 78.12 142nd 793 82.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.26 82nd 221 62.9%
2019 70.40 48th 237 79.7%
2021 81.57 31st 248 87.5%
2022 58.41 100th 283 64.7%
2023 80.58 49th 302 83.8%
2024 78.16 47th 306 84.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.94 39th 151 74.2%
2019 64.41 34th 211 83.9%
2021 51.19 70th 236 70.3%
2022 44.07 139th 312 55.4%
2023 55.23 87th 318 72.6%
2024 63.74 64th 356 82.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.86 263rd 473 44.4%
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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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.69 225th 604 62.7%
2019 60.95 200th 639 68.7%
2021 54.58 236th 633 62.7%
2022 58.19 240th 689 65.2%
2023 66.87 178th 735 75.8%
2024 62.12 233rd 743 68.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.56 99th 656 84.9%
2019 75.23 148th 684 78.4%
2021 76.07 147th 706 79.2%
2022 70.26 194th 733 73.5%
2023 79.45 132nd 731 81.9%
2024 80.30 124th 738 83.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.88 175th 475 63.2%
2019 56.95 151st 504 70.0%
2021 35.72 322nd 478 32.6%
2022 53.68 129th 449 71.3%
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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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.77 220th 448 50.9%
2022 42.61 341st 450 24.2%
2023 61.55 198th 452 56.2%
2024 64.61 156th 461 66.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.85 94th 665 85.9%
2019 80.97 107th 697 84.6%
2021 73.15 171st 711 75.9%
2022 71.91 176th 748 76.5%
2023 79.00 138th 747 81.5%
2024 73.48 171st 751 77.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.57 39th 95 58.9%
2019 65.21 41st 102 59.8%
2021 56.85 52nd 99 47.5%
2022 42.17 67th 109 38.5%
2023 52.10 62nd 110 43.6%
2024 34.78 76th 110 30.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.86 99th 494 80.0%
2019 64.74 118th 519 77.3%
2021 59.08 139th 533 73.9%
2022 65.31 119th 550 78.4%
2023 65.19 127th 559 77.3%
2024 53.86 205th 560 63.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.33 153rd 472 67.6%
2019 62.89 126th 493 74.4%
2021 65.94 114th 522 78.2%
2022 58.76 189th 541 65.1%
2023 70.77 113th 553 79.6%
2024 74.97 85th 564 84.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.69 53rd 596 91.1%
2019 86.34 66th 624 89.4%
2021 76.77 124th 632 80.4%
2022 75.53 149th 658 77.4%
2023 86.02 75th 656 88.6%
2024 88.47 60th 652 90.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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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 Not Specified Total
2000 666 151 12 13 2 n/a n/a 0 844
2001 731 156 12 17 3 n/a n/a 0 919
2002 822 183 17 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1050
2003 822 183 17 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1050
2004 859 176 17 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1081
2005 870 174 24 42 3 n/a n/a 0 1113
2006 857 158 26 39 5 n/a n/a 0 1085
2007 836 179 26 58 3 n/a n/a 42 1144
2008 862 195 34 57 2 n/a n/a 41 1191
2009 832 262 34 70 5 n/a n/a 0 1203
2010 815 274 39 70 3 n/a n/a 0 1201
2011 787 223 32 90 2 3 40 0 1177
2012 794 214 37 103 4 2 47 0 1201
2013 781 222 32 133 6 2 59 0 1235
2014 779 222 44 144 6 1 56 0 1252
2015 769 257 45 146 5 1 65 0 1288
2016 733 259 53 146 6 0 64 0 1261
2017 758 255 48 169 4 1 53 0 1288
2018 698 238 53 221 2 1 55 0 1268
2019 672 257 48 221 2 2 51 0 1253
2020 642 281 60 210 1 3 61 0 1258
2021 630 277 62 200 1 1 59 0 1230
2022 384 183 53 130 0 0 42 0 792
2023 385 207 48 117 0 0 43 0 800

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
2000 844 0.0 0.0 12.1
2001 919 0.0 0.0 10.6
2002 1050 75.0 14.0 13.4
2003 1050 75.0 14.0 13.4
2004 1081 75.0 14.4 13
2005 1113 75.0 14.8 14.9
2006 1085 75.0 14.5 14.4
2007 1144 69.8 16.4 21.1
2008 1191 74.8 15.9 19.4
2009 1203 76.6 15.7 21.6
2010 1201 73.8 16.2 25.4
2011 1177 73.8 15.9 26.9
2012 1201 70.0 17.1 29.4
2013 1235 70.5 17.5 32.2
2014 1252 73.1 17.1 31.4
2015 1288 74.0 17.4 33.8
2016 1261 75.0 16.8 31.7
2017 1288 72.7 17.7 31.8
2018 1268 73.9 17.1 33.5
2019 1253 76.3 16.4 31.4
2020 1258 72.0 17.4 30.2
2021 1230 63.5 19.3 27.3
2022 792 47.9 16.5 30.1
2023 800 45.6 17.5 44.8

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
2000 844 0.0 0.0 12.1
2001 919 0.0 0.0 10.6
2002 1050 75.0 14.0 13.4
2003 1050 75.0 14.0 13.4
2004 1081 75.0 14.4 13
2005 1113 75.0 14.8 14.9
2006 1085 75.0 14.5 14.4
2007 1144 69.8 16.4 21.1
2008 1191 74.8 15.9 19.4
2009 1203 76.6 15.7 21.6
2010 1201 73.8 16.2 25.4
2011 1177 73.8 15.9 26.9
2012 1201 70.0 17.1 29.4
2013 1235 70.5 17.5 32.2
2014 1252 73.1 17.1 31.4
2015 1288 74.0 17.4 33.8
2016 1261 75.0 16.8 31.7
2017 1288 72.7 17.7 31.8
2018 1268 73.9 17.1 33.5
2019 1253 76.3 16.4 31.4
2020 1258 72.0 17.4 30.2
2021 1230 63.5 19.3 27.3
2022 792 47.9 16.5 30.1
2023 800 45.6 17.5 44.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Jefferson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $507 (6.3%) $7,540 (93.7%) $8,047

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 127th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 140th of 784 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Middle)74.665.1
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.741.7
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Thomas Jefferson Middle)75.758.8
 16.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)54.840
 14.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Middle)69.565.3
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5340.8
 12.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Thomas Jefferson Middle)71.767.1
 4.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)57.741.7
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Middle)5963.4
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)50.737.9
 12.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Thomas Jefferson Middle)74.569.8
 4.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5645.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Thomas Jefferson Middle)8979.9
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)75.862.8
 13%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1253800
 36.2%
African American257207
 19.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4848
Hispanic221117
 47.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White672385
 42.7%
Two or More Races5143
 15.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.4%44.8%
 13.3%


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Students at Thomas Jefferson Middle are 48% White, 26% African American, 15% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 800 students attended Thomas Jefferson Middle.

Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks 142nd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Middle usually go on to attend Early College of Forsyth County


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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