Jefferson Middle

Summary:

Jefferson Middle is a public middle school located in San Gabriel, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 927 students. The school is part of the San Gabriel Unified School District, which is ranked 460 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Middle consistently ranks in the top 20% of California middle schools, with strong academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (64.25%) and Mathematics (47.29%) are notably higher than the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. Jefferson Middle also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as multi-racial students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 20% of California middle schools for these groups. However, the school's performance for Asian, Hispanic, and White student subgroups is more average, and its performance for students with disabilities is relatively weaker.

Compared to nearby schools, Jefferson Middle's academic performance is generally stronger than the Arcadia Unified and South Pasadena Unified districts, but lags behind the high-performing Huntington Middle in the San Marino Unified district. However, Jefferson Middle faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism and a larger proportion of students from low-income families (68.5%) compared to the nearby high-performing schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1372 East Las Tunas Dr.
       San Gabriel, CA  91776-1791


(626) 287-5260

District: San Gabriel Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
447th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,646 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Middle usually attend:

High:    Gabrielino High

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle:

Elementary:    Coolidge Elementary
    McKinley Elementary
    Roosevelt Elementary
    Washington Elementary
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  959

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
50.9%
Hispanic:
40.4%
Two or more races:
4.5%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


 See top rated California middle schools

 Compare Jefferson Middle to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Jefferson Middle ranks better than 83.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.56. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (50.9%), Hispanic (40.4%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 69.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle is 18.6. (See more...)
Help
Compare Jefferson Middle employs 51.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Middle is $6,646.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Middle 447th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Jefferson Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


San Gabriel Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Gabriel Unified 460th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Jefferson Middle?

Rank History for Jefferson Middle

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.46 653rd 1769 63.1%
2005 59.19 626th 1777 64.8%
2006 58.40 664th 1804 63.2%
2007 57.73 725th 1999 63.7%
2008 60.03 706th 2005 64.8%
2009 61.33 716th 2063 65.3%
2010 60.40 783rd 2179 64.1%
2011 59.60 840th 2236 62.4%
2012 60.58 808th 2259 64.2%
2013 59.53 908th 2379 61.8%
2015 78.61 458th 2477 81.5%
2016 77.45 496th 2497 80.1%
2017 72.29 616th 2508 75.4%
2018 72.41 594th 2480 76.0%
2019 70.60 681st 2715 74.9%
2022 84.24 398th 2740 85.5%
2023 79.04 512th 2802 81.7%
2024 81.56 447th 2777 83.9%
See the entire list of California Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.17 161st 665 75.8%
2024 75.03 164th 699 76.5%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.31 241st 1364 82.3%
2019 66.82 227th 1442 84.3%
2022 60.85 283rd 1540 81.6%
2023 55.21 353rd 1529 76.9%
2024 51.39 423rd 1477 71.4%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.24 397th 1538 74.2%
2024 66.26 325th 1550 79.0%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.91 360th 2230 83.9%
2019 74.24 410th 2369 82.7%
2022 89.65 151st 2458 93.9%
2023 82.73 284th 2549 88.9%
2024 82.65 299th 2575 88.4%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.37 496th 2262 78.1%
2019 70.85 599th 2380 74.8%
2022 83.24 371st 2509 85.2%
2023 77.60 484th 2547 81.0%
2024 80.97 420th 2546 83.5%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.91 786th 1369 42.6%
2019 34.19 889th 1491 40.4%
2022 74.96 233rd 1531 84.8%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.36 627th 2273 72.4%
2019 67.79 647th 2407 73.1%
2022 83.39 381st 2527 84.9%
2023 77.78 485th 2558 81.0%
2024 79.56 436th 2547 82.9%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.56 424th 700 39.4%
2019 48.89 440th 745 40.9%
2022 58.62 354th 733 51.7%
2023 58.52 346th 718 51.8%
2024 59.27 354th 741 52.2%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.51 1171st 2072 43.5%
2019 37.42 1328th 2213 40.0%
2022 63.07 643rd 2359 72.7%
2023 51.57 942nd 2391 60.6%
2024 58.48 761st 2383 68.1%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Jefferson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.96 660th 1496 55.9%
2019 54.70 704th 1602 56.1%
2023 64.38 505th 1552 67.5%
2024 61.99 551st 1535 64.1%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: California 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.

Jefferson Middle Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: California Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Jefferson Middle.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Jefferson Middle, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Jefferson Middle

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 129 10 254 283 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1994 128 11 256 304 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1995 173 23 422 465 8 n/a n/a 0 1091
1996 173 23 422 465 8 n/a n/a 0 1091
1997 160 19 418 453 5 n/a n/a 0 1055
1998 163 16 437 497 5 n/a n/a 0 1118
1999 138 17 427 517 5 n/a n/a 0 1104
2000 161 17 484 519 4 n/a n/a 0 1185
2001 153 20 528 474 3 n/a n/a 0 1178
2002 131 14 567 523 0 n/a n/a 8 1243
2003 131 14 567 523 0 n/a n/a 8 1243
2004 121 13 571 525 3 n/a n/a 10 1243
2005 123 7 612 480 3 n/a n/a 1 1226
2006 108 5 615 475 4 n/a n/a 5 1212
2007 99 14 632 439 3 n/a n/a 14 1201
2008 90 17 634 442 5 n/a n/a 0 1188
2009 103 18 675 415 3 1 24 0 1239
2010 103 17 649 446 5 3 10 0 1233
2011 89 14 631 441 8 3 10 0 1196
2012 86 14 663 441 8 3 12 0 1227
2013 71 15 681 445 7 4 9 0 1232
2014 59 14 665 435 7 4 19 0 1203
2015 70 10 635 424 3 2 36 0 1180
2016 69 12 646 434 2 1 48 0 1212
2017 67 15 652 436 0 0 37 0 1207
2018 47 14 643 444 1 1 31 0 1181
2019 44 13 583 442 0 3 32 0 1117
2020 28 11 610 439 2 6 38 0 1134
2021 28 14 531 447 2 5 44 0 1071
2022 29 8 530 415 2 7 40 0 1031
2023 29 6 452 396 1 4 36 3 927
2024 30 5 488 387 1 2 43 3 959

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 677 30.0 22.6 38.8
1994 699 30.7 22.8 42.1
1995 1091 50.0 21.8 60
1996 1091 50.0 21.8 60
1997 1055 49.5 21.3 60.2
1998 1118 50.7 22.1 63.1
1999 1104 50.8 21.7 59.8
2000 1185 53.1 22.3 55.9
2001 1178 52.5 22.4 55.8
2002 1243 54.4 22.8 60
2003 1243 54.4 22.8 60
2004 1243 56.4 22.0 62
2005 1226 55.7 22.0 59.4
2006 1212 54.7 22.2 63.5
2007 1201 53.2 22.6 65.7
2008 1188 61.1 19.4 62.5
2009 1239 53.8 20.0 54.1
2010 1233 53.1 23.2 52.8
2011 1196 n/a n/a 59.4
2012 1227 45.3 27.0 n/a
2013 1232 47.8 25.7 55.4
2014 1203 42.5 28.2 56.9
2015 1180 45.0 26.2 53.6
2016 1212 50.0 24.2 53.6
2017 1207 52.9 22.7 56.9
2018 1181 47.2 24.9 62.4
2019 1117 50.1 22.2 58.6
2020 1134 n/a n/a 56.1
2021 1071 47.9 22.3 57.9
2022 1031 49.2 20.9 66.5
2023 927 49.1 18.8 68.5
2024 959 51.4 18.6 69.1

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 Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 677 30.0 22.6 38.8
1994 699 30.7 22.8 42.1
1995 1091 50.0 21.8 60
1996 1091 50.0 21.8 60
1997 1055 49.5 21.3 60.2
1998 1118 50.7 22.1 63.1
1999 1104 50.8 21.7 59.8
2000 1185 53.1 22.3 55.9
2001 1178 52.5 22.4 55.8
2002 1243 54.4 22.8 60
2003 1243 54.4 22.8 60
2004 1243 56.4 22.0 62
2005 1226 55.7 22.0 59.4
2006 1212 54.7 22.2 63.5
2007 1201 53.2 22.6 65.7
2008 1188 61.1 19.4 62.5
2009 1239 53.8 20.0 54.1
2010 1233 53.1 23.2 52.8
2011 1196 n/a n/a 59.4
2012 1227 45.3 27.0 n/a
2013 1232 47.8 25.7 55.4
2014 1203 42.5 28.2 56.9
2015 1180 45.0 26.2 53.6
2016 1212 50.0 24.2 53.6
2017 1207 52.9 22.7 56.9
2018 1181 47.2 24.9 62.4
2019 1117 50.1 22.2 58.6
2020 1134 n/a n/a 56.1
2021 1071 47.9 22.3 57.9
2022 1031 49.2 20.9 66.5
2023 927 49.1 18.8 68.5
2024 959 51.4 18.6 69.1

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 Middle

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,646

Data source: California 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 681st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 512th of 2802 Middle schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jefferson Middle)58.360.4
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Gabriel Unified)58.360.1
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle)51.541.4
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Gabriel Unified)51.541.3
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jefferson Middle)65.863.7
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Gabriel Unified)65.863.7
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle)52.150.5
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Gabriel Unified)52.150.5
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jefferson Middle)53.758.9
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Gabriel Unified)53.758.9
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle)38.541.1
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Gabriel Unified)38.441.1
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Jefferson Middle)36.743.9
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (San Gabriel Unified)36.543.9
 7.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1117927
 17%
African American136
 53.8%
American Indian01
Asian583452
 22.5%
Hispanic442396
 10.4%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White4429
 34.1%
Two or More Races3236
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.6%68.5%
 9.9%


Schools Near Jefferson Middle









Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle

Jefferson Middle ranks 447th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Jefferson Middle are 51% Asian, 40% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 959 students attended Jefferson Middle.


Rate Jefferson Middle!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Jefferson Middle!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 64 milliseconds.