Jefferson Junior High School

5530 Whitmer Dr
Toledo, OH 43613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 509 students in grades 8, Jefferson Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jefferson Junior High School's student population of 509 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
509 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Junior High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2308 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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41%
52%
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43%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
8%
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Black
13%
17%
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White
60%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Junior High School's ranking?
Jefferson Junior High School is ranked #2308 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Jefferson Junior High School often compared to?
Jefferson Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood High School, Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Junior High School?
509 students attend Jefferson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jefferson Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Junior High School?
Jefferson Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Junior High School offer ?
Jefferson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Jefferson Junior High School part of?
Jefferson Junior High School is part of Washington Local School District.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson Junior High School located?
Jefferson Junior High School is located in the Whitmer Trilby neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 7 other public schools located in Whitmer Trilby.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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