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Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 924 students

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Posted January 28, 2009

This is an excellent school. The staff is top-notch. If I have one complaint, it would be that the faculty is almost too helpful to the kids. At this age, middle school, the kids should be more responsible for their own education instead of relying on teachers to take care of everything for them. That's what I want for my children so they can be successful when they leave school. This isn't the teachers' fault, though. We keep asking them to do more and more for our kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 26, 2008

This is the worst school I have had my children in. The try to rund the school more like a military school. Care more about trying to hold kids accountable rather than education. I do not recommend this school to anyone who has children with IEP's.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2008

I am so happy at TJ and My Parents are so proud of My accomplishments
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 6, 2008

I have sent 3 children through Thomas Jefferson (between 1997 - 2008) and find that the teachers and staff are as helpful as the parents are involved. Afterall they can't correct something they don't know about. If you have issues they are quick to help with a solution. gc
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2007

This is the only school district that has actually listenrd to and dealt with the concerns I had with my sons education. it was always hard for my son to keep up in class and they were on top of it right away, and my son is doing so much better already.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2004

This school is not terrible, but could use improvement. As a student I would know best. The rights of the student should be a lot higher. Also teachers need to spead more time with student that have trouble understanding things.
—Submitted by mj, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

325 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

324 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

285 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

285 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
49%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students54%
Female56%
Male50%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Students with disabilities33%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students53%
Female51%
Male55%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Students with disabilities40%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students64%
Female68%
Male61%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Free or reduced-price lunch56%
Students with disabilities31%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female61%
Male65%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Free or reduced-price lunch54%
Students with disabilities38%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students53%
Female50%
Male55%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilities27%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students54%
Female51%
Male57%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students45%
Female37%
Male52%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 76%
Black 22% 18%
Hispanic 4% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1201 Fairgrounds Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 659-3250

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