Jefferson Middle School Academy

Public 6-8

 801 7th St. SW
       Washington, DC  20024


(202) 729-3270

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 69 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,426 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Middle School Academy usually attend:

High:    Eastern High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle School Academy:

Elementary:    Amidon-Bowen Elementary School
    Brent Elementary School
    Tyler Elementary School
    Van Ness Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.9%
White:
4.7%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Middle School Academy ranks worse than 53.6% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 6th among 14 ranked middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.9%), Hispanic (4.7%), White (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School Academy is 12. 9 middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Middle School Academy is $25,426. 7 middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Middle School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Middle School Academy 37th of 69 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Jefferson Middle School Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Middle School Academy

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 43.79 33rd 57 42.1%
2015 37.26 27th 49 44.9%
2016 38.43 26th 48 45.8%
2017 41.58 28th 56 50.0%
2018 51.28 29th 72 59.7%
2019 53.42 29th 75 61.3%
2022 40.01 27th 59 54.2%
2023 41.95 37th 69 46.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.83 10th 29 65.5%
2019 56.44 8th 32 75.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.03 38th 44 13.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.50 24th 53 54.7%
2019 67.71 13th 52 75.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.34 18th 46 60.9%
2019 51.50 22nd 50 56.0%
2022 24.59 32nd 34 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.44 23rd 49 53.1%
2019 39.62 28th 53 47.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.02 24th 55 56.4%
2019 55.40 22nd 55 60.0%
2022 36.08 22nd 27 18.5%
2023 29.44 26th 36 27.8%
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Data source: test scores: OSSE DC Office of the State Superindendent 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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Enrollment information for Jefferson Middle School Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 0 76 6 8 0 0 0 0 90
2014 1 269 13 13 2 0 1 0 299
2015 1 259 5 8 1 0 3 0 277
2016 3 258 4 8 0 0 0 0 273
2017 2 291 3 7 0 0 2 0 305
2018 4 294 1 12 0 0 3 0 314
2019 13 312 1 10 0 0 5 0 341
2020 12 320 3 14 0 0 4 0 353
2021 18 340 3 12 0 0 4 0 377
2022 18 326 4 22 1 0 4 0 375
2023 18 343 2 18 1 0 4 0 386

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 90 6.0 15.0 55.6
2014 299 25.0 11.9 99
2015 277 27.0 10.2 100
2016 273 27.0 10.1 100
2017 305 32.0 9.5 n/a
2018 314 27.5 11.4 n/a
2019 341 27.5 12.4 n/a
2020 353 27.0 13.0 n/a
2021 377 29.0 13.0 n/a
2022 375 31.0 12.0 n/a
2023 386 32.0 12.0 n/a

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 Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 90 6.0 15.0 55.6
2014 299 25.0 11.9 99
2015 277 27.0 10.2 100
2016 273 27.0 10.1 100
2017 305 32.0 9.5 n/a
2018 314 27.5 11.4 n/a
2019 341 27.5 12.4 n/a
2020 353 27.0 13.0 n/a
2021 377 29.0 13.0 n/a
2022 375 31.0 12.0 n/a
2023 386 32.0 12.0 n/a

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 Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,225 (10.8%) $18,361 (89.2%) $20,586
2020 $2,323 (11.1%) $18,597 (88.9%) $20,920
2021 $2,971 (14.2%) $17,939 (85.8%) $20,910
2022 $4,508 (17.7%) $20,919 (82.3%) $25,426

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Middle School Academy

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 29th of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 37th of 69 Middle schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School Academy)2010.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)25.524.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)23.320.2
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School Academy)32.622
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)38.936.3
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School Academy)27.67.6
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)26.820.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School Academy)45.936.9
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)47.640.6
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School Academy)61.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)8.66.8
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)1711.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School Academy)32.630.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)44.940.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341386
 13.2%
African American312343
 9.9%
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1018
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White1318
 38.5%
Two or More Races54
 20%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Jefferson Middle School Academy.

Students at Jefferson Middle School Academy are 89% African American, 5% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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

Jefferson Middle School Academy ranks 37th of 69 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the OSSE DC Office of the State Superindendent of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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