Middle Schools in Jefferson City

The Jefferson City middle school system consists of two schools: Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Lewis and Clark Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 within the Jefferson City school district.

Based on the data, Thomas Jefferson Middle School emerges as the standout performer, consistently ranking higher on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings and outperforming the district and state averages in most academic subject areas. The school has a 4-star rating and ranks as high as 101 out of 451 Missouri middle schools. In contrast, Lewis and Clark Middle School lags behind in academic performance, with lower test scores across the board.

While both schools have similar chronic absenteeism rates, which are higher than the state average, Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio and spends less per student than Lewis and Clark Middle School. This suggests that factors beyond funding, such as curriculum, instruction, and school culture, may be contributing to the performance gap between the two institutions.