Jefferson Area Junior High School

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Jefferson Area Junior High School ranks 446 th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jefferson Area Junior High School is a public middle school serving 266 students in grades 7-8 in Jefferson, Ohio. The school is part of the Jefferson Area Local District, which is ranked 364 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Overall, Jefferson Area Junior High School performs well on state assessments compared to the state average. In 2023-2024, the school had 76.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science, 63.6% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 95.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra I. However, the school lags behind in Mathematics, with only 23.4% of 7th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 70.1% at the nearby Perry Middle School. The school's performance on state assessments also varies significantly by subgroup, with the school ranking highly for special education students but much lower for gifted and talented students.

One concerning trend at Jefferson Area Junior High School is the sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.2% in 2019-2020 to 41.6% in 2021-2022. The school should explore strategies to engage students and address the underlying causes of absenteeism. Additionally, the school's student population is significantly more homogeneous than nearby schools, with 92.86% of students identifying as white, which may present both challenges and opportunities in terms of addressing the needs of all students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047-1453

(440) 576-1736

District: Jefferson Area Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
446^th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Students who attend Jefferson Area Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Jefferson Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson Area Junior High School:

Elementary:	Jefferson Elementary
	Rock Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.3

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Area Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Area Junior High School 446^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Jefferson Area Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Jefferson Area Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Area Local 364^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2010	43.71	648^th	895	27.6%
2011	63.87	441^st	925	52.3%
2012	61.51	518^th	989	47.6%
2013	65.60	465^th	1001	53.5%
2014	66.57	423^rd	1008	58.0%
2015	61.79	459^th	1035	55.7%
2016	62.01	452^nd	1050	57.0%
2017	67.21	378^th	1038	63.6%
2018	62.28	432^nd	1010	57.2%
2019	64.21	421^st	1050	59.9%
2021	64.07	409^th	1037	60.6%
2022	49.80	554^th	1017	45.5%
2023	65.60	392^nd	1048	62.6%
2024	61.60	446^th	1046	57.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.94	242^nd	590	59.0%
2024	51.80	204^th	563	63.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	60.25	378^th	924	59.1%
2019	62.36	367^th	945	61.2%
2021	54.37	427^th	923	53.7%
2022	39.64	607^th	947	35.9%
2023	65.55	314^th	974	67.8%
2024	62.83	367^th	989	62.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	56.47	445^th	897	50.4%
2019	54.20	507^th	917	44.7%
2021	60.14	402^nd	910	55.8%
2022	54.49	463^rd	925	49.9%
2023	57.33	437^th	943	53.7%
2024	61.75	388^th	942	58.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	51.33	262^nd	643	59.3%
2019	53.25	257^th	658	60.9%
2021	83.56	35^th	576	93.9%
2022	36.63	351^st	565	37.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.54	154^th	521	70.4%
2022	38.68	195^th	241	19.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	60.18	395^th	916	56.9%
2019	68.45	312^th	933	66.6%
2021	58.86	400^th	924	56.7%
2022	36.21	625^th	946	33.9%
2023	66.92	325^th	963	66.3%
2024	55.17	466^th	958	51.4%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	47.54	435^th	781	44.3%
2019	50.59	433^rd	796	45.6%
2021	50.80	417^th	781	46.6%
2022	34.46	566^th	809	30.0%
2023	52.08	411^th	805	48.9%
2024	50.91	417^th	795	47.5%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Area Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	332	5	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	10	352
2009	328	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	336
2010	325	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	9	336
2011	313	0	0	2	0	0	8	0	323
2012	289	0	0	5	0	0	10	0	304
2013	301	2	0	4	0	0	10	0	317
2014	276	1	1	3	0	0	7	0	288
2015	283	0	1	4	0	0	2	0	290
2016	267	0	0	7	0	0	2	0	276
2017	234	1	0	1	0	0	5	0	241
2018	262	1	1	3	0	0	14	0	281
2019	260	1	1	9	0	0	12	0	283
2020	262	1	1	12	0	0	11	0	287
2021	230	2	0	9	1	0	12	0	254
2022	220	2	0	12	1	0	7	0	242
2023	247	2	3	8	0	0	6	0	266

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 Area Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	352	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	336	n/a	n/a	0
2010	336	n/a	n/a	43.7
2011	323	n/a	n/a	43.7
2012	304	n/a	n/a	43.4
2013	317	10.6	29.6	41.6
2014	288	9.4	30.5	41
2015	290	n/a	n/a	42.1
2016	276	12.0	23.0	44.6
2017	241	11.4	21.0	46.1
2018	281	11.2	24.9	37.4
2019	283	11.1	25.2	40.3
2020	287	11.0	25.9	42.2
2021	254	10.9	23.2	n/a
2022	242	10.9	22.1	n/a
2023	266	10.9	24.3	39.1

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 Area Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	352	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	336	n/a	n/a	0
2010	336	n/a	n/a	43.7
2011	323	n/a	n/a	43.7
2012	304	n/a	n/a	43.4
2013	317	10.6	29.6	41.6
2014	288	9.4	30.5	41
2015	290	n/a	n/a	42.1
2016	276	12.0	23.0	44.6
2017	241	11.4	21.0	46.1
2018	281	11.2	24.9	37.4
2019	283	11.1	25.2	40.3
2020	287	11.0	25.9	42.2
2021	254	10.9	23.2	n/a
2022	242	10.9	22.1	n/a
2023	266	10.9	24.3	39.1

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 Jefferson Area Junior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$5,216
2022	$8,035
2023	$7,879

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Area Junior High School

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 421^st of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 392^nd of 1048 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Area Junior High School)	42.3	41.6	0.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Area Local)	46.7	41.2	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Area Junior High School)	79.2	72.8	6.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Area Local)	79.2	72.3	6.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Jefferson Area Junior High School)	73.3	70.1	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Jefferson Area Local)	73.3	67.9	5.4%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Area Junior High School)	58.1	52.3	5.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Area Local)	58.1	49.6	8.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Area Junior High School)	74.7	71.1	3.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Area Local)	74.7	68	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Area Junior High School)	100	93.3	6.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Area Local)	59.7	64.9	5.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	266	6%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	260	247	5%
Two or More Races	12	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.3%	39.1%	1.2%

Schools Near Jefferson Area Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Jefferson Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	207 W Mulberry St	Jefferson	44047	Ashtabula County	Jefferson Area Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 576-1736	266	11	24.3	39.1%	247 (92.9%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	61.6	446^th of 1046 public middle schools	57.4%		65.6	392^nd of 1048 public middle schools	62.6%	54		76.4			23.4	56.7			63.6	62.3		95.7	$7,879
Lakeside Junior High School	Public	7-8	6620 Sanborn Rd	Ashtabula	44004	Ashtabula County	Ashtabula Area City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 993-2618	505	24	21.0		288 (57.0%)	33 (6.5%)	95 (18.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	87 (17.2%)	23.3	778^th of 1046 public middle schools	25.6%		32.2	714^th of 1048 public middle schools	31.9%	64		49.0			18.8	22.9			34.7	29.4		93.5	$10,576
Geneva Middle School	Public	4-8	839 Sherman St	Geneva	44041	Ashtabula County	Geneva Area City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 466-4831	511	23	21.9	62.0%	447 (87.5%)	4 (0.8%)	29 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	49.4	591^st of 1046 public middle schools	43.5%		50.7	584^th of 1048 public middle schools	44.3%	7		59.2		46.8	48.0	38.3		46.2	56.6	45.1		97.1	$10,053
Wallace H Braden Middle School	Public	6-8	3436 Edgewood Dr	Ashtabula	44004	Ashtabula County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 998-0550	404	16	26.0	46.3%	328 (81.2%)	10 (2.5%)	38 (9.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.4%)	52.4	555^th of 1046 public middle schools	46.9%		50.1	590^th of 1048 public middle schools	43.7%	35		80.8		41.4	41.5	21.6		47.9	64.2	53.8		86.2	$9,107
Erie Intermediate School	Public	5-6	2306 Wade Ave	Ashtabula	44004	Ashtabula County	Ashtabula Area City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 992-1260	443	21	21.0		263 (59.4%)	32 (7.2%)	79 (17.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (14.9%)								(n/a)	45.1		48.0	25.7			51.4	38.3					$10,522
Pymatuning Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	5445 Rt 6	Andover	44003	Ashtabula County	Pymatuning Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 293-6981	331	18	18.3	62.8%	304 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	61.4	452^nd of 1046 public middle schools	56.8%		63	433^rd of 1048 public middle schools	58.7%	19	68.3	73.0	73.3	57.7	59.7	41.5	73.3	49.3	66.2	48.3		91.7	$14,377
Grand Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	111 Grand Valley Ave West	Orwell	44076	Ashtabula County	Grand Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 805-4545	276	22	12.4	39.1%	261 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	47.5	605^th of 1046 public middle schools	42.2%		46.9	613^th of 1048 public middle schools	41.5%	8	77.2	71.1	71.4	36.2	41.5	29.3	84.2	46.6	51.6	53.3		82.4	$12,927
Madison Middle School	Public	6-8	6079 Middle Ridge Rd	Madison	44057	Lake County	Madison Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 428-1196	609	27	22.9	36.0%	520 (85.4%)	5 (0.8%)	40 (6.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.4%)	62.7	431^st of 1046 public middle schools	58.8%		62.5	438^th of 1048 public middle schools	58.2%	7		66.3		55.2	53.2	41.6		61.2	70.0	51.0	100.0	100.0	$10,853
Conneaut Middle School	Public	6-8	230 Gateway Avenue	Conneaut	44030	Ashtabula County	Conneaut Area City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 593-7240	372	20	18.6	58.1%	328 (88.2%)	8 (2.2%)	16 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	54.1	542^nd of 1046 public middle schools	48.2%		51.6	573^rd of 1048 public middle schools	45.3%	31		67.5		40.8	50.4	34.8		50.9	59.8	54.8		97.7	$9,980
Perry Middle School	Public	5-9	2 Learning Ln	Perry	44081	Lake County	Perry Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 259-9500	461	27	16.9	21.9%	376 (81.6%)	9 (2.0%)	56 (12.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.5%)	82.3	159^th of 1046 public middle schools	84.8%		75.5	261^st of 1048 public middle schools	75.1%	102	68.4	88.8	54.9	58.5	70.1	70.3	78.8	69.9	80.0	68.7		100.0	$14,756

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Area Junior High School

What high school do graduates of Jefferson Area Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Area Junior High School usually go on to attend Jefferson Area Senior High School

How many students attend Jefferson Area Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Jefferson Area Junior High School.

What district is Jefferson Area Junior High School in?

Jefferson Area Local

Is Jefferson Area Junior High School a good school?

Jefferson Area Junior High School ranks 446^th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Area Junior High School?

Students at Jefferson Area Junior High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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