Jefferson Middle School vs. East Jackson Middle School
Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or East Jackson 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
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 973 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 547 students in grades 6-7, East Jackson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-7
Total Students
973 students
547 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1298 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
328
265
Grade 7 Students
315
282
Grade 8 Students
330
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
18%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
77%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
