Serving 435 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jefferson County Middle School's student population of 435 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
435 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Jefferson County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson County Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#668 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
9%
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
48%
26%

Black
1%
3%

White
38%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%

Two or more races
4%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson County Middle School's ranking?
Jefferson County Middle School is ranked #668 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Jefferson County Middle School?
435 students attend Jefferson County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson County Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson County Middle School?
Jefferson County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson County Middle School offer ?
Jefferson County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jefferson County Middle School part of?
Jefferson County Middle School is part of Jefferson County SD 509j School District.
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