Is Jefferson County Middle School a good school?

Jefferson County Middle School ranks 253 rd of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jefferson County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Jefferson County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson County Middle School?

Students at Jefferson County Middle School are 48% Hispanic, 38% White, 9% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Jefferson County Middle School attend?

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

Jefferson County Middle School

Summary:

Jefferson County Middle School is a public middle school located in Madras, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 473 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District 509J, which is ranked 136 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $19,345 compared to the nearby Culver Middle School at $16,753 per student, Jefferson County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools, with a ranking between 210-360 out of 367-384 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is significantly below the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 29% to 37.9% compared to the state averages of 40.7% to 43.2%.

The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with some groups, such as Hispanic and Native American students, performing relatively better than others, like English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students. This highlights the need for the school and Jefferson County School District 509J to address equity issues and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1180 SE Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741

(541) 475-7253

District: Jefferson County School District 509J

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,572

Students who attend Jefferson County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Madras High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson County Middle School:

Elementary:	Buff Elementary School
	Metolius Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.8%

White:

37.9%

American Indian:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 111.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson County Middle School ranks worse than 68.2% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.15. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.8%), White (37.9%), American Indian (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 111.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson County Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson County Middle School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson County Middle School is $21,572.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Middle School 253^rd of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Jefferson County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Native American students:

White students:

Jefferson County School District 509J:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District 509J 136^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	4.38	266^th	270	1.5%
2005	28.25	212^th	271	21.8%
2006	15.87	263^rd	285	7.7%
2007	9.12	287^th	295	2.7%
2008	11.07	304^th	315	3.5%
2009	7.14	316^th	323	2.2%
2010	5.07	335^th	343	2.3%
2011	9.18	340^th	357	4.8%
2012	19.39	355^th	395	10.1%
2013	15.02	341^st	377	9.5%
2014	13.64	358^th	382	6.3%
2015	12.16	360^th	381	5.5%
2016	17.08	337^th	383	12.0%
2017	12.33	355^th	382	7.1%
2018	13.35	351^st	384	8.6%
2019	21.86	314^th	379	17.2%
2022	39.66	210^th	367	42.8%
2023	33.02	254^th	380	33.2%
2024	30.15	253^rd	371	31.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.81	10^th	16	37.5%
2023	41.97	14^th	19	26.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	17.37	202^nd	206	1.9%
2019	19.62	149^th	156	4.5%
2022	25.07	128^th	143	10.5%
2024	34.21	104^th	153	32.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	26.41	270^th	325	16.9%
2019	41.45	159^th	282	43.6%
2022	39.96	207^th	364	43.1%
2023	50.77	135^th	312	56.7%
2024	42.49	124^th	244	49.2%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.87	20^th	23	13.0%
2024	58.62	7^th	26	73.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	12.57	325^th	342	5.0%
2019	18.21	246^th	277	11.2%
2022	45.15	154^th	310	50.3%
2023	31.58	219^th	323	32.2%
2024	30.05	215^th	313	31.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.27	22^nd	42	47.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	14.39	317^th	341	7.0%
2019	27.88	226^th	291	22.3%
2022	37.07	181^st	312	42.0%
2023	36.39	193^rd	318	39.3%
2024	31.72	218^th	323	32.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	17.53	201^st	210	4.3%
2019	28.65	149^th	191	22.0%
2022	64.66	38^th	194	80.4%
2023	43.82	99^th	201	50.7%
2024	42.56	98^th	196	50.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	43.65	5^th	11	54.5%
2019	48.19	3^rd	6	50.0%
2022	64.09	2^nd	6	66.7%
2023	81.92	1^st	4	75.0%
2024	61.41	2^nd	4	50.0%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	22.15	300^th	357	16.0%
2019	32.87	246^th	344	28.5%
2022	46.05	178^th	355	49.9%
2023	46.11	172^nd	360	52.2%
2024	47.26	169^th	349	51.6%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	388	1	5	162	358	n/a	n/a	0	914
1996	388	1	5	162	358	n/a	n/a	0	914
1997	378	1	5	181	386	n/a	n/a	0	951
1998	380	1	7	231	370	n/a	n/a	0	989
1999	373	1	5	206	372	n/a	n/a	0	957
2000	378	2	5	174	377	n/a	n/a	0	936
2001	384	2	5	198	417	n/a	n/a	0	1006
2002	306	2	7	206	390	n/a	n/a	2	913
2003	306	2	7	206	390	n/a	n/a	2	913
2004	273	2	7	215	363	n/a	n/a	2	862
2005	247	6	6	213	249	n/a	n/a	2	723
2006	240	1	2	201	227	n/a	n/a	0	671
2007	233	9	2	211	203	n/a	n/a	0	658
2008	244	5	3	199	180	n/a	n/a	6	637
2009	224	8	5	234	198	n/a	n/a	4	673
2010	209	5	7	240	212	n/a	n/a	1	674
2011	204	7	6	236	216	0	2	0	671
2012	189	6	4	223	217	1	3	0	643
2013	154	8	3	219	239	1	4	0	628
2014	161	8	2	216	242	2	4	0	635
2015	155	10	3	209	56	1	6	0	440
2016	170	7	3	182	51	4	3	0	420
2017	162	7	3	202	44	1	4	0	423
2018	162	8	3	222	52	2	4	0	453
2019	182	7	4	242	45	3	4	0	487
2020	174	3	5	237	49	3	4	0	475
2021	173	2	2	228	37	2	11	0	455
2022	159	1	0	194	40	2	14	0	410
2023	195	1	1	220	39	1	16	0	473
2024	165	2	1	208	41	1	17	0	435

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 County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	914	49.4	18.5	50.5
1996	914	49.4	18.5	50.5
1997	951	51.2	18.6	42.6
1998	989	54.0	18.3	43.9
1999	957	55.5	17.2	52.4
2000	936	54.4	17.2	50.7
2001	1006	54.1	18.6	65.8
2002	913	47.6	19.2	71.6
2003	913	47.6	19.2	71.6
2004	862	46.4	18.6	74.7
2005	723	47.9	15.1	84.3
2006	671	46.0	14.6	79.9
2007	658	52.5	12.5	75.1
2008	637	44.7	14.3	76.9
2009	673	39.9	16.9	79.8
2010	674	34.4	19.5	84.8
2011	671	36.1	18.5	83.6
2012	643	38.8	16.5	86.3
2013	628	39.9	15.7	88.4
2014	635	39.4	16.0	86.5
2015	440	24.0	18.3	78.4
2016	420	23.0	18.2	78.3
2017	423	23.2	18.1	78.5
2018	453	23.5	19.2	78.4
2019	487	23.7	20.5	78.4
2020	475	24.0	19.7	78.5
2021	455	22.5	20.2	n/a
2022	410	25.9	15.8	n/a
2023	473	26.0	18.1	94.5
2024	435	29.5	14.7	111.3

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 County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	914	49.4	18.5	50.5
1996	914	49.4	18.5	50.5
1997	951	51.2	18.6	42.6
1998	989	54.0	18.3	43.9
1999	957	55.5	17.2	52.4
2000	936	54.4	17.2	50.7
2001	1006	54.1	18.6	65.8
2002	913	47.6	19.2	71.6
2003	913	47.6	19.2	71.6
2004	862	46.4	18.6	74.7
2005	723	47.9	15.1	84.3
2006	671	46.0	14.6	79.9
2007	658	52.5	12.5	75.1
2008	637	44.7	14.3	76.9
2009	673	39.9	16.9	79.8
2010	674	34.4	19.5	84.8
2011	671	36.1	18.5	83.6
2012	643	38.8	16.5	86.3
2013	628	39.9	15.7	88.4
2014	635	39.4	16.0	86.5
2015	440	24.0	18.3	78.4
2016	420	23.0	18.2	78.3
2017	423	23.2	18.1	78.5
2018	453	23.5	19.2	78.4
2019	487	23.7	20.5	78.4
2020	475	24.0	19.7	78.5
2021	455	22.5	20.2	n/a
2022	410	25.9	15.8	n/a
2023	473	26.0	18.1	94.5
2024	435	29.5	14.7	111.3

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 County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$14,207
2020	n/a	n/a	$17,177
2021	n/a	n/a	$17,805
2022	$2,945 (15.2%)	$16,401 (84.8%)	$19,345
2023	$3,762 (17.4%)	$17,810 (82.6%)	$21,572

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 314^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 254^th of 380 Middle schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Middle School)	35.7	31.2	4.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District 509J)	30	23.9	6.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County Middle School)	26.8	13.9	12.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County School District 509J)	21.1	9.3	11.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Middle School)	37.7	45.6	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District 509J)	33.5	40.2	6.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County Middle School)	19.8	30.6	10.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County School District 509J)	16.3	22.8	6.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Middle School)	53.2	35.4	17.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District 509J)	42.4	29.8	12.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County Middle School)	25.5	19.4	6.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County School District 509J)	21.5	15.1	6.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Jefferson County Middle School)	16.5	19.4	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District 509J)	15.3	16.6	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Oregon)	37.5	26	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	487	473	2.9%
African American	7	1	85.7%
American Indian	45	39	13.3%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	242	220	9.1%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	182	195	7.1%
Two or More Races	4	16	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.4%	94.5%	16.1%

Schools Near Jefferson County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)			OSAS Science (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	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson County Middle School	Public	6-8	1180 SE Kemper Way	Madras	97741	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 475-7253	435	30	14.7	111.3%	165 (37.9%)	2 (0.5%)	208 (47.8%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.9%)	30.2	253^rd of 371 public middle schools	31.8%		33	254^th of 380 public middle schools	33.2%	1	29.0	37.9	33.3	16.7	20.4	21.4	23.2	$21,572	$3,762	$17,810
Culver Middle School	Public	6-8	218 West F St	Culver	97734	Jefferson County	Culver School District 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 546-3090	168	12	14.2	69.0%	106 (63.1%)	1 (0.6%)	57 (33.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	52.5	148^th of 371 public middle schools	60.1%		45.2	180^th of 380 public middle schools	52.6%	32	47.3	53.7	61.7	23.6	19.5	35.0	15.2	$18,630	$1,666	$16,964

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Rank History for Jefferson County Middle School

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson County Middle School

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Enrollment information for Jefferson County Middle School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson County Middle School

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson County Middle School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson County Middle School

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson County Middle School

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Schools Near Jefferson County Middle School