Jefferson Middle School

Public 5-8

 200 Fairbanks RD
       Oak Ridge, TN  37830


(865) 425-9301

District: Oak Ridge

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 594 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,387 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Oak Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle School:

Elementary:    Glenwood Elementary
    Woodland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  721

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
11.9%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Middle School ranks better than 87.5% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Middle School is $13,387.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Middle School 74th of 594 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Jefferson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Oak Ridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Ridge 10th of 140 Tennessee 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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 96.45 13th 435 97.0%
2011 79.68 79th 462 82.9%
2012 79.31 83rd 466 82.2%
2013 82.51 43rd 475 90.9%
2014 72.81 84th 485 82.7%
2015 62.27 193rd 492 60.8%
2017 69.72 76th 362 79.0%
2018 65.60 136th 563 75.8%
2019 68.52 114th 574 80.1%
2021 74.14 89th 576 84.5%
2022 78.11 82nd 569 85.6%
2023 81.22 74th 594 87.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.48 83rd 279 70.3%
2019 55.80 52nd 222 76.6%
2021 62.26 42nd 238 82.4%
2022 77.76 18th 260 93.1%
2023 73.53 24th 288 91.7%
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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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.79 173rd 481 64.0%
2019 60.75 133rd 490 72.9%
2021 56.36 137th 483 71.6%
2022 59.10 136th 495 72.5%
2023 72.71 77th 514 85.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.73 100th 529 81.1%
2021 71.89 92nd 538 82.9%
2022 76.76 84th 552 84.8%
2023 77.47 89th 560 84.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.84 141st 523 73.0%
2021 73.10 84th 529 84.1%
2022 75.39 88th 540 83.7%
2023 81.78 63rd 557 88.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.01 41st 58 29.3%
2022 71.77 21st 62 66.1%
2023 59.73 27th 56 51.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.12 175th 284 38.4%
2019 31.20 199th 293 32.1%
2021 63.48 65th 277 76.5%
2022 56.51 91st 299 69.6%
2023 62.17 85th 316 73.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.79 75th 219 65.8%
2019 66.76 54th 228 76.3%
2021 62.61 62nd 261 76.2%
2022 69.99 54th 275 80.4%
2023 71.69 60th 285 78.9%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.61 133rd 481 72.3%
2019 65.49 123rd 484 74.6%
2021 72.08 97th 496 80.4%
2022 75.72 82nd 500 83.6%
2023 78.95 83rd 503 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 519 78 21 0 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1989 525 81 16 1 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1990 552 82 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1991 564 81 16 3 2 n/a n/a 0 666
1992 575 83 16 3 2 n/a n/a 0 679
1993 632 77 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1994 617 73 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1995 655 85 26 7 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1996 655 85 26 7 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1997 641 76 24 12 1 n/a n/a -3 751
1998 630 91 19 10 1 n/a n/a -194 557
1999 639 83 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 771 771
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 731 731
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 705 705
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 705 705
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 682 682
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 671 671
2006 535 97 29 24 2 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 498 100 28 24 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2008 488 95 32 31 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2009 457 87 27 26 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2010 477 94 29 33 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2011 491 80 27 35 1 0 15 0 649
2012 487 75 37 39 1 0 13 0 652
2013 499 70 33 47 2 0 10 0 661
2014 502 76 33 65 2 1 14 0 693
2015 507 74 39 61 1 1 21 0 704
2016 516 69 38 55 2 1 22 0 703
2017 521 81 31 62 3 1 20 0 719
2018 505 69 29 60 2 3 22 0 690
2019 523 64 25 68 2 3 34 0 719
2020 498 55 20 93 1 1 42 0 710
2021 493 55 22 93 2 2 57 0 724
2022 483 51 29 84 2 1 66 0 716
2023 503 45 20 86 2 2 63 0 721

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 618 44.0 14.0 n/a
1989 625 44.0 14.2 n/a
1990 654 44.0 14.8 n/a
1991 666 44.0 15.1 n/a
1992 679 45.0 15.0 n/a
1993 729 45.0 16.2 n/a
1994 712 46.0 15.5 n/a
1995 773 54.0 14.3 n/a
1996 773 54.0 14.3 n/a
1997 751 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 557 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 745 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 771 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 731 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 705 n/a n/a n/a
2003 705 n/a n/a n/a
2004 682 n/a n/a n/a
2005 671 n/a n/a n/a
2006 687 47.0 14.6 n/a
2007 651 48.2 13.5 29.5
2008 647 48.3 13.4 32.8
2009 599 49.6 12.1 34.4
2010 634 51.6 12.2 29.8
2011 649 49.6 13.0 33.6
2012 652 49.6 13.1 38.3
2013 661 49.6 13.3 46
2014 693 48.1 14.4 46.5
2015 704 50.0 14.0 46
2016 703 52.0 13.5 48.6
2017 719 49.6 14.4 n/a
2018 690 48.9 14.1 n/a
2019 719 46.9 15.3 n/a
2020 710 47.0 15.1 42.3
2021 724 56.2 12.8 n/a
2022 716 55.2 12.9 n/a
2023 721 60.6 11.8 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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 618 44.0 14.0 n/a
1989 625 44.0 14.2 n/a
1990 654 44.0 14.8 n/a
1991 666 44.0 15.1 n/a
1992 679 45.0 15.0 n/a
1993 729 45.0 16.2 n/a
1994 712 46.0 15.5 n/a
1995 773 54.0 14.3 n/a
1996 773 54.0 14.3 n/a
1997 751 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 557 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 745 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 771 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 731 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 705 n/a n/a n/a
2003 705 n/a n/a n/a
2004 682 n/a n/a n/a
2005 671 n/a n/a n/a
2006 687 47.0 14.6 n/a
2007 651 48.2 13.5 29.5
2008 647 48.3 13.4 32.8
2009 599 49.6 12.1 34.4
2010 634 51.6 12.2 29.8
2011 649 49.6 13.0 33.6
2012 652 49.6 13.1 38.3
2013 661 49.6 13.3 46
2014 693 48.1 14.4 46.5
2015 704 50.0 14.0 46
2016 703 52.0 13.5 48.6
2017 719 49.6 14.4 n/a
2018 690 48.9 14.1 n/a
2019 719 46.9 15.3 n/a
2020 710 47.0 15.1 42.3
2021 724 56.2 12.8 n/a
2022 716 55.2 12.9 n/a
2023 721 60.6 11.8 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.
Finances

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 $311 (2.5%) $11,543 (93.7%) $12,322
2020 $271 (2.1%) $12,043 (94.0%) $12,808
2021 $658 (4.9%) $12,373 (92.4%) $13,387

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 114th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 74th of 594 Middle schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)46.469
 22.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge)48.766.6
 17.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)49.153.3
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Ridge)4451
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)38.852
 13.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge)33.749
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)42.755.4
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Ridge)34.447.8
 13.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Middle School)45.370.7
 25.4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Oak Ridge)34.357.2
 22.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)38.344.2
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge)33.544.9
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)45.652.6
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Ridge)42.745.4
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Middle School)54.456.7
 2.3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Oak Ridge)47.955.9
 8%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)2734
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oak Ridge)20.430
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)37.633.7
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Ridge)36.135.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (Jefferson Middle School)92.990.9
 2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Oak Ridge)72.291
 18.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Middle School)46.163
 16.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Oak Ridge)43.658.7
 15.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)38.149.5
 11.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Oak Ridge)37.952.6
 14.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)43.548
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Oak Ridge)37.848.9
 11.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Jefferson Middle School)9290.9
 1.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Oak Ridge)29.442.6
 13.2%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (Jefferson Middle School)48.562.9
 14.4%
   All Grades Social Studies (Oak Ridge)4257.3
 15.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students719721
 0.3%
African American6445
 29.7%
American Indian22
Asian2520
 20%
Hispanic6886
 26.5%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White523503
 3.8%
Two or More Races3463
 85.3%


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Jefferson Middle School ranks 74th of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually go on to attend Oak Ridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 721 students attended Jefferson Middle School.

Students at Jefferson Middle School are 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.


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