Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Meadowlark Middle School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School or Meadowlark 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
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Meadowlark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 800 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 825 students in grades 6-8, Meadowlark Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
800 students
825 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#856 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#487 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
273
267
Grade 7 Students
249
260
Grade 8 Students
278
298
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
9%
% Hispanic
15%
13%
% Black
26%
13%
% White
48%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
