Jefferson Middle School

Summary:

Jefferson Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Midland, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 903. The school is part of the Midland Public Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating. Jefferson Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Jefferson Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62.2% of 6th-grade students and 65.2% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37.5% and 37.9% at the state level, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student body, with a higher percentage of Asian (5.87%) and Hispanic (4.54%) students than the state average. Additionally, Jefferson Middle School performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs.

While Jefferson Middle School faces some challenges, such as increasing chronic absenteeism, it remains a standout institution in the Midland area and the state of Michigan. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Northeast Middle School, Jefferson Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic achievement, student outcomes, and overall school rankings. The school's diverse student population, strong subgroup performance, and higher per-student spending contribute to its success, making it a highly desirable option for families in the Midland area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 800 W Chapel Ln
       Midland, MI  48640-2966


(989) 923-5873

District: Midland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,957 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually attend:

High:    HH Dow High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle School:

Elementary:    Siebert Elementary School
    Woodcrest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  906

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Asian:
6.3%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.2% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Middle School ranks better than 96.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.45. (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 (82.8%), Asian (6.3%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.2% 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 17.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Middle School is $12,957.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Middle School 34th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Jefferson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Midland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Public Schools 66th of 610 Michigan 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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.73 19th 806 97.6%
2007 87.92 23rd 823 97.2%
2008 87.42 31st 839 96.3%
2009 83.55 74th 847 91.3%
2010 84.25 47th 851 94.5%
2011 85.90 39th 858 95.5%
2012 94.54 29th 900 96.8%
2013 93.83 35th 919 96.2%
2014 91.98 45th 921 95.1%
2015 93.32 41st 919 95.5%
2016 91.63 54th 894 94.0%
2017 93.71 41st 821 95.0%
2018 94.33 43rd 838 94.9%
2019 92.58 51st 792 93.6%
2021 92.69 39th 675 94.2%
2022 93.95 35th 776 95.5%
2023 94.20 36th 883 95.9%
2024 94.45 34th 897 96.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.03 30th 163 81.6%
2024 67.35 47th 176 73.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.14 141st 377 62.6%
2019 40.84 46th 76 39.5%
2022 57.71 28th 70 60.0%
2023 62.09 53rd 199 73.4%
2024 80.42 18th 201 91.0%
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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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.96 148th 815 81.8%
2019 69.37 134th 672 80.1%
2021 69.81 95th 523 81.8%
2022 85.20 50th 691 92.8%
2023 81.61 79th 825 90.4%
2024 75.15 114th 836 86.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.99 34th 794 95.7%
2019 92.86 29th 658 95.6%
2021 92.63 31st 521 94.0%
2022 92.96 27th 657 95.9%
2023 92.35 37th 770 95.2%
2024 93.45 38th 771 95.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.55 47th 797 94.1%
2019 89.20 60th 639 90.6%
2021 88.90 40th 540 92.6%
2022 92.27 46th 658 93.0%
2023 93.15 41st 776 94.7%
2024 93.29 33rd 786 95.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.48 18th 104 82.7%
2019 90.50 2nd 48 95.8%
2023 73.90 29th 87 66.7%
2024 80.83 16th 88 81.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.99 17th 266 93.6%
2023 90.99 12th 246 95.1%
2024 91.61 10th 257 96.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.18 55th 678 91.9%
2019 86.63 68th 624 89.1%
2021 88.75 44th 577 92.4%
2022 89.52 53rd 638 91.7%
2023 90.10 50th 688 92.7%
2024 90.40 45th 701 93.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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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 717 10 29 10 3 n/a n/a 0 769
1989 697 8 33 12 2 n/a n/a 0 752
1990 766 4 27 13 2 n/a n/a 0 812
1991 707 5 27 12 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1992 689 10 25 11 2 n/a n/a 0 737
1993 646 7 33 12 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1994 656 8 32 15 2 n/a n/a 0 713
1995 645 9 39 17 2 n/a n/a 0 712
1996 645 9 39 17 2 n/a n/a 0 712
1997 666 13 46 10 2 n/a n/a 0 737
1998 732 17 42 12 4 n/a n/a 0 807
1999 721 12 38 11 2 n/a n/a 0 784
2000 738 14 29 16 3 n/a n/a 0 800
2001 741 16 25 13 0 n/a n/a 0 795
2002 790 21 41 12 2 n/a n/a 0 866
2003 790 21 41 12 2 n/a n/a 0 866
2004 826 19 33 13 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2005 823 18 32 12 1 n/a n/a 1 887
2006 812 14 38 13 2 n/a n/a 1 880
2007 753 11 46 13 3 n/a n/a 2 828
2008 741 9 55 18 3 n/a n/a 1 827
2009 742 14 46 20 2 n/a n/a 0 824
2010 720 15 46 22 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2011 666 8 54 19 1 0 12 0 760
2012 677 6 73 31 1 0 11 0 799
2013 649 11 73 32 2 0 8 0 775
2014 750 10 69 40 2 0 8 0 879
2015 750 10 61 36 1 0 13 0 871
2016 760 9 65 36 2 0 18 0 890
2017 751 13 59 38 3 0 27 0 891
2018 727 16 52 42 4 0 24 0 865
2019 742 15 68 41 1 1 23 0 891
2020 759 14 69 40 1 0 24 0 907
2021 747 16 69 35 0 0 25 0 892
2022 759 15 66 32 2 1 30 0 905
2023 748 18 53 41 4 1 38 0 903
2024 750 19 57 41 1 2 36 0 906

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 769 n/a n/a n/a
1989 752 n/a n/a 6.9
1990 812 60.0 13.5 4.7
1991 752 n/a n/a n/a
1992 737 n/a n/a 5.7
1993 700 n/a 0.0 6.7
1994 713 39.7 18.0 3.8
1995 712 39.0 18.3 4.6
1996 712 39.0 18.3 4.6
1997 737 41.0 18.0 5
1998 807 41.0 19.7 5.1
1999 784 42.0 18.7 5.2
2000 800 44.1 18.1 7.9
2001 795 41.4 19.2 6.7
2002 866 44.3 19.5 7.4
2003 866 44.3 19.5 7.4
2004 892 44.8 19.9 7.7
2005 887 40.7 21.8 8.8
2006 880 42.8 20.6 10.9
2007 828 42.4 19.5 8.8
2008 827 38.1 21.7 10.2
2009 824 38.6 21.3 9.5
2010 805 37.5 21.4 12.2
2011 760 36.0 21.0 13
2012 799 37.9 21.0 16.4
2013 775 37.1 20.8 13.9
2014 879 44.9 19.5 21.4
2015 871 43.0 20.2 21.8
2016 890 43.0 20.6 21.9
2017 891 43.8 20.3 19.5
2018 865 43.9 19.7 21.2
2019 891 44.7 19.9 23.6
2020 907 45.6 19.8 28.6
2021 892 46.7 19.1 27.8
2022 905 47.8 18.9 27.7
2023 903 50.2 17.9 26.7
2024 906 50.9 17.7 26.2

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 769 n/a n/a n/a
1989 752 n/a n/a 6.9
1990 812 60.0 13.5 4.7
1991 752 n/a n/a n/a
1992 737 n/a n/a 5.7
1993 700 n/a 0.0 6.7
1994 713 39.7 18.0 3.8
1995 712 39.0 18.3 4.6
1996 712 39.0 18.3 4.6
1997 737 41.0 18.0 5
1998 807 41.0 19.7 5.1
1999 784 42.0 18.7 5.2
2000 800 44.1 18.1 7.9
2001 795 41.4 19.2 6.7
2002 866 44.3 19.5 7.4
2003 866 44.3 19.5 7.4
2004 892 44.8 19.9 7.7
2005 887 40.7 21.8 8.8
2006 880 42.8 20.6 10.9
2007 828 42.4 19.5 8.8
2008 827 38.1 21.7 10.2
2009 824 38.6 21.3 9.5
2010 805 37.5 21.4 12.2
2011 760 36.0 21.0 13
2012 799 37.9 21.0 16.4
2013 775 37.1 20.8 13.9
2014 879 44.9 19.5 21.4
2015 871 43.0 20.2 21.8
2016 890 43.0 20.6 21.9
2017 891 43.8 20.3 19.5
2018 865 43.9 19.7 21.2
2019 891 44.7 19.9 23.6
2020 907 45.6 19.8 28.6
2021 892 46.7 19.1 27.8
2022 905 47.8 18.9 27.7
2023 903 50.2 17.9 26.7
2024 906 50.9 17.7 26.2

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 $307 (3.2%) $9,361 (96.8%) $9,668
2020 $330 (3.2%) $9,856 (96.8%) $10,186
2021 $977 (8.6%) $10,371 (91.4%) $11,348
2022 $653 (5.4%) $11,475 (94.6%) $12,129
2023 $708 (5.5%) $12,249 (94.5%) $12,957

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Middle 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 51st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 36th of 883 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)64.462.5
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Public Schools)62.858.5
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Jefferson Middle School)56.749.5
 7.2%
   6th Grade Math (Midland Public Schools)49.942.6
 7.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)66.267
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Public Schools)61.259.9
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Jefferson Middle School)54.359.8
 5.5%
   7th Grade Math (Midland Public Schools)50.753.1
 2.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Middle School)62.249.7
 12.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Midland Public Schools)53.844.8
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)84.181.1
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Public Schools)81.178.1
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)69.364.6
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Midland Public Schools)66.459.9
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students891903
 1.3%
African American1518
 20%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian6853
 22.1%
Hispanic4141
Pacific Islander11
White742748
 0.8%
Two or More Races2338
 65.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.6%26.7%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle School

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 906 students attended Jefferson Middle School.

Students at Jefferson Middle School are 83% White, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes! Jefferson Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 34th of 897 Michigan middle schools.


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