Serving 517 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Middle School's student population of 517 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
17%
7%
White
64%
73%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is ranked #1146 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School, George Washington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
517 students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Thomas Jefferson Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Middle School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is part of Dubuque Comm School District.
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