Jefferson Middle School

Summary:

Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school located in Jefferson, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 191 students. The school is part of the Jefferson School District 14J, which is ranked 104 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom third of Oregon middle schools, with rankings ranging from 261 to 354 out of 377-384 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 21.2% to 22.7%, compared to the state average of 40.6% to 43.2%, and in Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 11.8% to 13.6%, compared to the state average of 26.4% to 30.5%. The school's student population is predominantly White, with a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 64.92% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Nearby schools, such as Leslie Middle School, Judson Middle School, and Stayton Middle School, generally outperform Jefferson Middle School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments and higher overall school rankings. The low academic performance of Jefferson Middle School may be influenced by the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and the fluctuations in staffing and resources, as evidenced by the varying student-teacher ratios, may also be a contributing factor to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2180 Talbot Rd SE
       Jefferson, OR  97352-9685


(541) 327-3337

District: Jefferson School District 14J

SchoolDigger Rank:
331st of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,948 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Jefferson High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle School:

Elementary:    Jefferson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.1%
Hispanic:
32.8%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Middle School ranks worse than 89.2% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.32. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.1%), Hispanic (32.8%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65% 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 School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Middle School is $17,948.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Middle School 331st of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Jefferson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson School District 14J:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson School District 14J 104th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.63 227th 270 15.9%
2005 14.72 245th 271 9.6%
2006 32.11 221st 285 22.5%
2007 33.42 231st 295 21.7%
2008 24.82 265th 315 15.9%
2009 14.22 302nd 323 6.5%
2010 19.18 311th 343 9.3%
2011 33.68 269th 357 24.6%
2012 13.32 370th 395 6.3%
2013 14.42 344th 377 8.8%
2014 14.71 354th 382 7.3%
2015 28.60 288th 381 24.4%
2016 37.92 253rd 383 33.9%
2017 39.02 241st 382 36.9%
2018 33.93 261st 384 32.0%
2019 30.62 273rd 379 28.0%
2022 9.89 353rd 367 3.8%
2023 15.44 340th 380 10.5%
2024 16.32 331st 371 10.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.86 105th 206 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.81 189th 325 41.8%
2019 40.76 161st 282 42.9%
2022 9.82 350th 364 3.8%
2023 23.72 249th 312 20.2%
2024 27.32 192nd 244 21.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.67 267th 342 21.9%
2019 26.96 217th 277 21.7%
2022 5.77 310th 310 0.0%
2023 14.44 299th 323 7.4%
2024 20.02 267th 313 14.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.86 214th 341 37.2%
2019 30.07 217th 291 25.4%
2022 15.50 285th 312 8.7%
2023 22.75 263rd 318 17.3%
2024 15.74 296th 323 8.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.19 165th 210 21.4%
2019 37.81 119th 191 37.7%
2022 21.30 175th 194 9.8%
2023 46.44 92nd 201 54.2%
2024 26.22 154th 196 21.4%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.05 250th 357 30.0%
2019 30.30 260th 344 24.4%
2022 7.81 344th 355 3.1%
2023 13.41 332nd 360 7.8%
2024 19.96 290th 349 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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by a citizen
Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Open Quote I have had the opportunity to visit several teacher while they were with students. I found each teachers style different, but valuable for the students. The classroom student to instructor was excellent. The teachers seemed to offer each child the direction they needed at the time they needed it. I was very impressed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jefferson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 227 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1989 284 0 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 308
1990 283 1 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 313
1991 255 1 4 34 2 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 287 1 7 37 2 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 257 0 6 37 7 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 239 0 7 42 2 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 249 1 5 29 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1996 249 1 5 29 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1997 278 1 5 34 4 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 276 0 8 35 1 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 275 0 6 43 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2000 273 0 6 43 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2001 254 0 4 49 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 243 0 2 54 3 n/a n/a 0 302
2003 243 0 2 54 3 n/a n/a 0 302
2004 224 0 2 56 4 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 171 0 1 42 4 n/a n/a 2 220
2006 143 1 0 47 6 n/a n/a 0 197
2007 155 2 2 46 9 n/a n/a 2 216
2008 159 4 1 49 9 n/a n/a 4 226
2009 158 4 2 56 4 n/a n/a 7 231
2010 146 2 0 56 3 n/a n/a 4 211
2011 143 0 0 60 3 0 5 0 211
2012 148 2 0 56 5 0 5 0 216
2013 141 5 0 56 5 0 3 0 210
2014 140 4 0 53 2 1 4 0 204
2015 134 2 0 47 0 3 2 0 188
2016 140 3 1 43 0 3 2 0 192
2017 152 2 0 37 0 1 10 0 202
2018 153 1 0 42 1 0 12 0 209
2019 138 0 0 57 1 0 11 0 207
2020 142 0 0 60 0 0 10 0 212
2021 132 0 0 52 3 0 9 0 196
2022 133 0 1 50 0 0 9 1 194
2023 118 1 1 62 0 0 8 1 191
2024 110 1 0 59 0 0 10 0 180

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 240 14.7 16.3 5.8
1989 308 17.5 17.6 16.6
1990 313 17.6 17.7 18.8
1991 296 15.3 19.3 22.6
1992 334 15.3 21.8 21.6
1993 307 14.4 21.3 26.4
1994 290 14.4 20.1 28.6
1995 284 16.3 17.4 26.4
1996 284 16.3 17.4 26.4
1997 322 17.0 18.9 28.9
1998 320 16.1 19.9 30
1999 324 15.4 21.0 49.1
2000 322 14.7 21.9 47.8
2001 307 14.5 21.2 44
2002 302 13.3 22.7 47
2003 302 13.3 22.7 47
2004 286 14.2 20.1 45.8
2005 220 12.7 17.3 44.5
2006 197 13.0 15.2 46.7
2007 216 13.0 16.6 48.1
2008 226 12.0 18.8 57.2
2009 231 13.8 16.7 56.7
2010 211 14.7 14.3 64.3
2011 211 12.6 16.7 57.8
2012 216 12.3 17.5 67.1
2013 210 12.4 16.9 69
2014 204 12.5 16.2 65.2
2015 188 12.0 15.6 62.8
2016 192 11.0 17.4 55.7
2017 202 12.1 16.6 56.9
2018 209 12.6 16.5 58.9
2019 207 11.8 17.4 56
2020 212 11.6 18.2 54.2
2021 196 11.5 17.0 n/a
2022 194 5.3 36.2 n/a
2023 191 12.1 15.7 64.9
2024 180 9.3 19.2 65

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 240 14.7 16.3 5.8
1989 308 17.5 17.6 16.6
1990 313 17.6 17.7 18.8
1991 296 15.3 19.3 22.6
1992 334 15.3 21.8 21.6
1993 307 14.4 21.3 26.4
1994 290 14.4 20.1 28.6
1995 284 16.3 17.4 26.4
1996 284 16.3 17.4 26.4
1997 322 17.0 18.9 28.9
1998 320 16.1 19.9 30
1999 324 15.4 21.0 49.1
2000 322 14.7 21.9 47.8
2001 307 14.5 21.2 44
2002 302 13.3 22.7 47
2003 302 13.3 22.7 47
2004 286 14.2 20.1 45.8
2005 220 12.7 17.3 44.5
2006 197 13.0 15.2 46.7
2007 216 13.0 16.6 48.1
2008 226 12.0 18.8 57.2
2009 231 13.8 16.7 56.7
2010 211 14.7 14.3 64.3
2011 211 12.6 16.7 57.8
2012 216 12.3 17.5 67.1
2013 210 12.4 16.9 69
2014 204 12.5 16.2 65.2
2015 188 12.0 15.6 62.8
2016 192 11.0 17.4 55.7
2017 202 12.1 16.6 56.9
2018 209 12.6 16.5 58.9
2019 207 11.8 17.4 56
2020 212 11.6 18.2 54.2
2021 196 11.5 17.0 n/a
2022 194 5.3 36.2 n/a
2023 191 12.1 15.7 64.9
2024 180 9.3 19.2 65

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $13,558
2020 n/a n/a $14,186
2021 n/a n/a $14,804
2022 $1,916 (10.8%) $15,796 (89.2%) $17,712
2023 $1,758 (9.8%) $16,190 (90.2%) $17,948

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 273rd of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 340th of 380 Middle schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)38.127.4
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School District 14J)38.527
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)33.320
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School District 14J)33.819.7
 14.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)44.132.1
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School District 14J)43.332.1
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)30.513.7
 16.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School District 14J)3013.7
 16.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)40.99.1
 31.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School District 14J)43.59.1
 34.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)27.35.6
 21.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School District 14J)295.6
 23.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Jefferson Middle School)35.79.8
 25.9%
   8th Grade Science (Jefferson School District 14J)379.8
 27.2%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students207191
 7.7%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic5762
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White138118
 14.5%
Two or More Races118
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%64.9%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle School

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

Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Oregon middle schools.

Students at Jefferson Middle School are 61% White, 33% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 180 students attended Jefferson Middle School.


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

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