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Thomas Jefferson Middle School

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Posted March 14, 2011

TJMS has been a blessing for my granddaughter, I have seen her excel from shy to confidence in all areas of her academics. I support and stand by TJMS. I applause the hard work and staff at Thomas Jefferson.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2010

This is actually good school because of some of the good tests and quizzes try coming in TJMS
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 15, 2008

I love TJ!! I've been going there for 3 years so far, I've made lots of good friends, and my teachers are SUPER nice!! I'm a straight A student and the work environment is good. If you can remember the problems you had as a teenager, we are going through some of those problems to and we find the answers to them everyday! :D
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 26, 2005

Good school. Many different ethnicities. Good teachers and many give 150%. Principal seems a little distant. Good guidance counselors and nurse. Kids seem well-adjusted for the most part and happy. The school is in a good area and safe. A lot of good programs. My child has been at this school 3 years. For the most part, I'm happy and he seems happy enough.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

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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.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students69%
Female72%
Male65%
Black62%
Asian90%
Hispanic53%
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education36%
General education78%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant69%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black79%
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education65%
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant86%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
Black54%
Asian71%
Hispanic69%
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
General education76%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant66%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Black67%
Asian88%
Hispanic86%
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special education39%
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students61%
Female64%
Male58%
Black55%
Asian76%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special educationn/a
General education67%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant61%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students58%
Female63%
Male53%
Black57%
Asian74%
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Special education24%
General education65%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant58%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Black84%
Asian95%
Hispanic82%
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant86%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students66%
Female69%
Male64%
Black65%
Asian85%
Hispanic51%
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant66%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students84%
Female84%
Male85%
Black85%
Asian95%
Hispanic72%
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 44% 16%
Hispanic 29% 22%
Asian 13% 9%
White 11% 52%
Two or more races 4% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Angela Davis

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone: (201) 833-5471

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