Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Alki Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 602 students in grades 6-8, Alki Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
751 students
602 students


% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%


Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
29 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#784 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
56%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 6 Students
254
195
Grade 7 Students
244
196
Grade 8 Students
253
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
3%
4%


% Hispanic
17%
13%


% Black
1%
3%


% White
65%
69%


% Hawaiian
2%
n/a


% Two or more races
11%
10%


Diversity Score
0.54
0.50


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
30%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

