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Jefferson Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

62^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 896 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Jefferson Middle School in Midland, MI, is a high-performing public school serving 919 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly rated Midland Public Schools district. This school has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade and currently ranks in the top 7% of all Michigan middle schools, coming in at 62nd out of 896 schools statewide.

Jefferson stands out dramatically when compared to nearby schools. In 7th-grade math, 62.3% of Jefferson students are proficient, compared to just 44.4% at Northeast Middle School—which is in the same district and only 1.66 miles away—and a mere 23.9% at White Pine Middle School. The school's 8th-grade PSAT math scores are nearly double the state average (64.2% vs. 33.2%). Jefferson also boasts remarkably low chronic absenteeism at just 14.2%, far better than the state average of 27.9% and the 22.7% rate at Northeast Middle. This suggests students are engaged and consistently showing up to learn. Additionally, Jefferson achieves these outstanding results while spending less per student ($13,598) than many lower-performing peers, such as Handy Middle School in Bay City, which spends $18,342 per student yet ranks in the bottom third of the state.

While Jefferson excels overall, there are a few nuances worth noting. The school's state ranking has slipped slightly from 34th (2023-2024) to 62nd (2025-2026), though this is not due to falling test scores—other schools across Michigan are simply improving at a faster pace. The school shows strong results for Hispanic and Multi-racial students, who rank in the 91st and 95th percentiles respectively. However, performance for Asian students has declined from the 82nd to 57th percentile, and support for Special Education students has weakened from the 91st to 70th percentile over the same period. For parents, Jefferson remains an exceptional choice with top-tier academics, strong attendance, and efficient resource use, though it's worth asking the school about how it supports all student subgroups to ensure every child thrives.

919

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,598

Per pupil spending ?

27.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 W Chapel Ln
Midland, MI 48640-2966

(989) 923-5873

District: Midland Public Schools

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Asian:

5.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (64% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Michigan middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg61%

Michigan avg41%

62^nd of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Midland Public Schools

86^th of 625Midland Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	92.0	62 of 896	93.1%	★★★★★
2025	92.4	53 of 890	94.0%	★★★★★
2024	94.5	34 of 897	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	36 of 883	95.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.9	35 of 776	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	92.7	39 of 675	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	92.6	51 of 792	93.6%	★★★★★
2018	94.3	43 of 838	94.9%	★★★★★
2017	93.7	41 of 821	95.0%	★★★★★
2016	91.6	54 of 894	94.0%	★★★★★
2015	93.3	41 of 919	95.5%	★★★★★
2014	92.0	45 of 921	95.1%	★★★★★
2013	93.8	35 of 919	96.2%	★★★★★
2012	94.5	29 of 900	96.8%	★★★★★
2011	85.9	39 of 858	95.5%	★★★★★
2010	84.2	47 of 851	94.5%	★★★★★
2009	83.5	74 of 847	91.3%	★★★★★
2008	87.4	31 of 839	96.3%	★★★★★
2007	87.9	23 of 823	97.2%	★★★★★
2006	89.7	19 of 806	97.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	62.6	37 of 87	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.8	41 of 85	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.8	16 of 88	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	29 of 87	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	90.5	2 of 48	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	80.5	18 of 104	82.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	88.2	70 of 789	91.1%	★★★★★
2025	91.5	51 of 789	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	93.4	38 of 771	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	92.3	37 of 770	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	93.0	27 of 657	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.6	31 of 521	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	92.9	29 of 658	95.6%	★★★★★
2018	94.0	34 of 794	95.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	84.3	24 of 260	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	92.7	13 of 265	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.6	10 of 257	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	91.0	12 of 246	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	91.0	17 of 266	93.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	67.4	189 of 834	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	74.8	131 of 832	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.2	114 of 836	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	79 of 825	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	85.2	50 of 691	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	69.8	95 of 523	81.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.4	134 of 672	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	73.0	148 of 815	81.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	92.9	46 of 813	94.3%	★★★★★
2025	90.5	56 of 798	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	93.3	33 of 786	95.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	41 of 776	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	92.3	46 of 658	93.0%	★★★★★
2021	88.9	40 of 540	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	89.2	60 of 639	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	47 of 797	94.1%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	91.3	10 of 195	94.9%	★★★★★
2025	69.1	41 of 190	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	67.4	47 of 176	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	74.0	30 of 163	81.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	71 of 236	69.9%	★★★★☆
2025	53.9	78 of 244	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.4	18 of 201	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	62.1	53 of 199	73.4%	★★★★☆
2022	57.7	28 of 70	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.8	46 of 76	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.1	141 of 377	62.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	86.5	73 of 687	89.4%	★★★★☆
2025	88.6	64 of 696	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	90.4	45 of 701	93.6%	★★★★★
2023	90.1	50 of 688	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	53 of 638	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	88.8	44 of 577	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	86.6	68 of 624	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	89.2	55 of 678	91.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2026)95th percentile~ school

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)91st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile~ school

White (2026)89th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)77th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2026)70th percentile-23 vs school

Asian (2026)57th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies66%+16 vs state

Mathematics64%+31 vs state

English Language Arts64%+26 vs state

Science62%+23 vs state

Math57%+25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	800 W Chapel Ln	Midland	48640	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 923-5873	919	52	17.8	27.7%	762 (82.9%)	11 (1.2%)	53 (5.8%)	49 (5.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.2%)	92	62^nd of 896 public middle schools	93.1%		92.4	53^rd of 890 public middle schools	94.0%	9	80.0	64.2		64.5	63.8		50.9	62.3		62.3		66.2	$13,598	$349	$13,250
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	1305 E Sugnet Rd	Midland	48642	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 923-5772	789	49	16.1	50.7%	662 (83.9%)	22 (2.8%)	49 (6.2%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	41 (5.2%)	85.8	103^rd of 896 public middle schools	88.5%		80.6	134^th of 890 public middle schools	84.9%	31	77.8	58.3		60.1	58.8		40.6	44.4		58.3		69.0	$14,438	$347	$14,091
Bullock Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	644 S Badour Rd	Midland	48640	Midland County	Bullock Creek School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 631-9260	348	21	16.2	33.3%	316 (90.8%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	61.2	285^th of 896 public middle schools	68.2%		76.2	164^th of 890 public middle schools	81.6%	121	61.0	32.2		44.5	49.1		30.1	28.4		44.9		57.6	$13,648	$965	$12,683
Meridian Junior High School	Public	5-8	3475 N Meridian Rd	Sanford	48657	Midland County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 687-3360	441	23	19.1	40.4%	407 (92.3%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	61.3	284^th of 896 public middle schools	68.3%		54.6	355^th of 890 public middle schools	60.1%	71	70.5	45.5	43.7	33.6	29.0	29.1	26.7	43.0	49.5	45.5	29.4	53.7	$13,689	$676	$13,013
Western Middle School	Public	6-8	500 W Midland Rd	Auburn	48611	Bay County	Bay City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 662-4489	681	39	17.6	40.2%	594 (87.2%)	6 (0.9%)	40 (5.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (5.0%)	65.4	251^st of 896 public middle schools	72.0%		67.5	234^th of 890 public middle schools	73.7%	17	71.9	36.4		45.6	43.1		30.0	32.9		47.6		54.8	$13,798	$922	$12,876
Christa McAuliffe Middle School	Public	6-8	3281 Kiesel Rd	Bay City	48706	Bay County	Bangor Township Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 686-7640	608	28	21.8	45.6%	477 (78.5%)	17 (2.8%)	80 (13.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	49.9	413^th of 896 public middle schools	53.9%		47.6	436^th of 890 public middle schools	51.0%	23	64.8	24.5		33.3	37.1		25.0	26.9		43.8		49.0	$13,515	$612	$12,903
Hemlock Middle School	Public	5-8	535 N Maple St	Hemlock	48626	Saginaw County	Hemlock Public School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 642-5253	350	20	17.1	24.9%	324 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	77.9	153^rd of 896 public middle schools	82.9%		76.6	159^th of 890 public middle schools	82.1%	6	71.6	45.1	38.6	46.1	43.8	26.3	50.7	46.1	29.8	51.0	19.3	62.7	$11,989	$678	$11,310
Handy Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Blend St	Bay City	48706	Bay County	Bay City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 684-1723	598	44	13.6	78.8%	401 (67.1%)	28 (4.7%)	109 (18.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (9.5%)	31	594^th of 896 public middle schools	33.7%		24.8	646^th of 890 public middle schools	27.4%	52	61.7	20.7		19.5	24.7		12.8	14.9		31.0		43.3	$18,342	$1,910	$16,431
Merrill Middle School	Public	6-8	755 W Alice St	Merrill	48637	Saginaw County	Merrill Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 643-7231	97	8	12.1	52.6%	95 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	35.4	562^nd of 896 public middle schools	37.3%		36.7	547^th of 890 public middle schools	38.5%	15	58.5	7.3		29.4	23.1		22.2	34.6		29.3		42.5	$18,388	$1,637	$16,751
Swan Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	453 Van Wormer Rd	Saginaw	48609	Saginaw County	Swan Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 921-2601	408	23	17.9	32.1%	307 (75.2%)	6 (1.5%)	66 (16.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	89.7	71^st of 896 public middle schools	92.1%		85.2	100^th of 890 public middle schools	88.8%	29	86.0	57.3		54.4	58.4		52.2	46.7		64.0		70.7	$13,168	$654	$12,514

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle School

What high school do graduates of Jefferson Middle School attend?

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

What district is Jefferson Middle School in?

Midland Public Schools

Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?

Yes. Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 6.9% of Michigan middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle School?

Students at Jefferson Middle School are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 919 students attended Jefferson Middle School.

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