George Washington Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Should you attend George Washington Middle School or Thomas Jefferson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 467 students in grades 5-8, George Washington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 451 students in grades 5-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
467 students
451 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3649 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3434 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
120
107
Grade 6 Students
110
111
Grade 7 Students
104
104
Grade 8 Students
130
113
Ungraded Students
3
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
36%
25%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
46%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
