Jefferson Middle

Summary:

Jefferson Middle is a public middle school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 644 students in grades 6-8. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates that exceed state and district averages in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

One of Jefferson Middle's key strengths is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (57.61%) and Native American (5.9%) students compared to nearby schools. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6, which is lower than the district average. While 46.43% of Jefferson Middle students receive free or reduced-price lunch, this percentage is lower than the nearby schools that have 100% of their students on free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to other middle schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools district, Jefferson Middle has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, rising from 109th out of 200 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 49th out of 239 middle schools in 2022-2023. This consistent academic performance, along with the school's diverse student population and relatively low student-teacher ratio, make Jefferson Middle a strong choice for families in the Albuquerque area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 712 Girard NE
       Albuquerque, NM  87106


(505) 255-8691

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,449 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Middle usually attend:

High:    Albuquerque High

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle:

Elementary:    Bandelier Elementary
    Longfellow Elementary
    Monte Vista Elementary
    Zia Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.6%
White:
25.9%
American Indian:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Middle ranks better than 79.5% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 5th among 27 ranked middle schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.6%), White (25.9%), American Indian (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle is 12.6. 14 middle schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Middle is $8,449. 22 middle schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Middle 49th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Jefferson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 78th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.16 24th 157 84.7%
2006 82.89 17th 156 89.1%
2007 84.34 16th 171 90.6%
2008 86.26 17th 172 90.1%
2009 86.77 17th 178 90.4%
2010 85.01 18th 179 89.9%
2011 77.78 28th 173 83.8%
2012 71.55 43rd 178 75.8%
2013 68.51 53rd 193 72.5%
2014 62.53 62nd 222 72.1%
2015 54.22 75th 207 63.8%
2016 45.65 94th 208 54.8%
2017 45.61 87th 176 50.6%
2018 47.15 87th 186 53.2%
2019 38.96 109th 200 45.5%
2022 70.44 52nd 232 77.6%
2023 78.95 49th 239 79.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.52 24th 65 63.1%
2023 74.88 13th 53 75.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.03 31st 97 68.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.68 54th 100 46.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.26 135th 168 19.6%
2019 20.12 151st 175 13.7%
2022 34.73 120th 223 46.2%
2023 48.56 101st 227 55.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.01 12th 33 63.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.83 73rd 156 53.2%
2019 34.99 95th 160 40.6%
2022 74.91 37th 220 83.2%
2023 79.83 38th 213 82.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.14 42nd 52 19.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.62 69th 151 54.3%
2019 42.03 79th 152 48.0%
2022 60.69 59th 213 72.3%
2023 73.25 52nd 221 76.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.26 35th 37 5.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.33 21st 22 4.5%
2022 42.08 35th 55 36.4%
2023 18.74 33rd 38 13.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.21 101st 149 32.2%
2019 28.80 111th 150 26.0%
2022 61.53 50th 214 76.6%
2023 65.77 49th 204 76.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.96 10th 67 85.1%
2023 67.68 18th 58 69.0%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.84 29th 120 75.8%
2019 58.44 36th 121 70.2%
2022 80.72 21st 187 88.8%
2023 77.48 46th 229 79.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, 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: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 494 23 18 283 32 n/a n/a 0 850
1991 510 29 10 334 47 n/a n/a 0 930
1992 475 18 18 329 68 n/a n/a 0 908
1993 484 17 22 321 64 n/a n/a 0 908
1994 497 23 25 310 61 n/a n/a 0 916
1995 406 23 14 341 58 n/a n/a 0 842
1996 406 23 14 341 58 n/a n/a 0 842
1997 428 28 16 331 52 n/a n/a 0 855
1998 427 26 18 313 35 n/a n/a 0 819
1999 433 26 17 297 34 n/a n/a 0 807
2000 395 32 17 309 37 n/a n/a 0 790
2001 385 41 11 306 47 n/a n/a 0 790
2002 327 37 14 328 47 n/a n/a 0 753
2003 327 37 14 328 47 n/a n/a 0 753
2004 359 29 15 376 58 n/a n/a 0 837
2005 328 38 22 414 58 n/a n/a 0 860
2006 307 34 23 419 57 n/a n/a 0 840
2007 299 46 16 417 58 n/a n/a 0 836
2008 303 41 15 427 47 n/a n/a 0 833
2009 329 41 20 465 54 n/a n/a 0 909
2010 227 17 23 514 40 0 26 0 847
2011 220 18 27 529 42 0 27 0 863
2012 221 15 17 529 36 0 36 0 854
2013 234 21 17 583 38 0 34 0 927
2014 206 29 14 540 34 0 39 0 862
2015 191 28 10 535 34 0 35 0 833
2016 190 25 11 512 36 1 29 0 804
2017 208 28 12 528 38 1 36 0 851
2018 203 24 8 511 27 0 45 0 818
2019 202 19 9 525 32 0 51 0 838
2020 180 30 5 499 36 0 42 0 792
2021 173 20 7 453 32 0 29 0 714
2022 181 20 11 432 39 0 38 0 721
2023 167 17 15 371 38 0 36 0 644

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 850 51.5 16.5 n/a
1991 930 53.2 17.4 n/a
1992 908 57.9 15.6 29.8
1993 908 54.5 16.7 n/a
1994 916 56.2 16.3 n/a
1995 842 56.2 15.0 n/a
1996 842 56.2 15.0 n/a
1997 855 59.3 14.4 n/a
1998 819 51.1 16.0 n/a
1999 807 50.8 15.9 37.7
2000 790 53.6 14.7 34.4
2001 790 53.1 14.9 33.9
2002 753 51.0 14.8 49.3
2003 753 51.0 14.8 49.3
2004 837 55.1 15.2 42.8
2005 860 58.3 14.8 49.9
2006 840 57.6 14.6 48.7
2007 836 57.8 14.5 49.5
2008 833 59.5 14.0 45.5
2009 909 60.5 15.0 44.7
2010 847 58.8 14.3 49.6
2011 863 58.0 14.8 55.2
2012 854 55.4 15.3 57.5
2013 927 58.9 15.7 58.8
2014 862 61.0 14.1 57.9
2015 833 60.0 13.8 59.9
2016 804 58.0 13.8 51.6
2017 851 56.2 15.1 51.2
2018 818 54.5 15.0 54
2019 838 53.3 15.7 56.4
2020 792 54.7 14.4 56.6
2021 714 48.7 14.6 44.8
2022 721 53.2 13.5 45.6
2023 644 50.8 12.6 46.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 850 51.5 16.5 n/a
1991 930 53.2 17.4 n/a
1992 908 57.9 15.6 29.8
1993 908 54.5 16.7 n/a
1994 916 56.2 16.3 n/a
1995 842 56.2 15.0 n/a
1996 842 56.2 15.0 n/a
1997 855 59.3 14.4 n/a
1998 819 51.1 16.0 n/a
1999 807 50.8 15.9 37.7
2000 790 53.6 14.7 34.4
2001 790 53.1 14.9 33.9
2002 753 51.0 14.8 49.3
2003 753 51.0 14.8 49.3
2004 837 55.1 15.2 42.8
2005 860 58.3 14.8 49.9
2006 840 57.6 14.6 48.7
2007 836 57.8 14.5 49.5
2008 833 59.5 14.0 45.5
2009 909 60.5 15.0 44.7
2010 847 58.8 14.3 49.6
2011 863 58.0 14.8 55.2
2012 854 55.4 15.3 57.5
2013 927 58.9 15.7 58.8
2014 862 61.0 14.1 57.9
2015 833 60.0 13.8 59.9
2016 804 58.0 13.8 51.6
2017 851 56.2 15.1 51.2
2018 818 54.5 15.0 54
2019 838 53.3 15.7 56.4
2020 792 54.7 14.4 56.6
2021 714 48.7 14.6 44.8
2022 721 53.2 13.5 45.6
2023 644 50.8 12.6 46.4

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 Jefferson Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,449

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 109th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 49th of 239 Middle schools
 34%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Jefferson Middle)2444.7
 20.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2633.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle)1847.9
 29.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1731.9
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Jefferson Middle)2149.3
 28.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2637
 11%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle)1943.7
 24.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1927
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Jefferson Middle)2846.5
 18.5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2935.3
 6.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle)2529.6
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1819.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students838644
 23.2%
African American1917
 10.5%
American Indian3238
 18.8%
Asian915
 66.7%
Hispanic525371
 29.3%
Pacific Islander00
White202167
 17.3%
Two or More Races5136
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%46.4%
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended Jefferson Middle.

Students who attend Jefferson Middle usually go on to attend Albuquerque High

Students at Jefferson Middle are 58% Hispanic, 26% White, 6% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Jefferson Middle ranks 49th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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