Jefferson Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or Edison 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 Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 738 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 699 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
738 students
699 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2517 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1565 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
246
213
Grade 7 Students
249
232
Grade 8 Students
243
254
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
45%
29%
% White
29%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
