Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Alki Middle School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School or Alki 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
Overview
Serving 743 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 607 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 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
743 students
607 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
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
243
191
Grade 7 Students
252
202
Grade 8 Students
248
214
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
13%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
66%
72%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
