Serving 1,134 students in grades 5-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Middle School's student population of 1,134 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
17%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
58%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is ranked #309 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
1,134 students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Thomas Jefferson Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Middle School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is part of Fair Lawn Public School District.
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