Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. George Washington Middle School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School or George Washington 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
George Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 624 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
459 students
624 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1142 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#764 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
150
200
Grade 7 Students
169
213
Grade 8 Students
140
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
15%
15%
% White
66%
67%
% Hawaiian
7%
4%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
