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#742 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 8% in state

Jefferson Middle

Middle School · San Gabriel Unified · San Gabriel, CA

A San Gabriel Unified middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1372 East Las Tunas Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776

  • Math 48% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+12.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$18,056
Chronic Absenteeism15.3%

Students at Jefferson Middle score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jefferson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,160/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Gabriel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,926

Median home value

$816,400

Median rent

$1,825/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

40.8%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Gabriel AcademyPrivate · tuition8.8privateK–120.2 mi294Compare →
Cloverly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.34–61.0 mi444Compare →
Beach Cities Learning San GabrielPrivate · tuition7.3private1–121.2 mi43Compare →
Muscatel MiddleEnrollment path unverified9.27–81.3 mi477Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

San Gabriel Unified

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$18,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jefferson Middle is listed in San Gabriel Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jefferson Middle

Jefferson Middle is a public middle school in San Gabriel, CA, part of San Gabriel Unified, serving approximately 959 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Jefferson Middle

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Jefferson Middle School, located in California, was named a recipient of the 2026 California Exemplary Arts Education Award by the California Department of Education, alongside Gabrielino High School 1. The school operates within the SGUSD district and is subject to the Measure SG Bond Oversight Committee, which ensures that bond funds are spent on voter-approved projects in accordance with state law 1. The district provides updates on the use of these funds through the Bond Dollars at Work initiative 1. Upcoming events at the school include a Bulldog Honor Society meeting, a Peer Helping field trip to the Museum of Tolerance, a Cinco de Mayo plant sale, and an early release day 1. The school maintains a social media presence through Facebook and Instagram accounts associated with the Jefferson Bulldogs 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.jefferson.sgusd.k12.ca.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jefferson Middle

What grades does Jefferson Middle serve?

Jefferson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jefferson Middle?

Jefferson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 959 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jefferson Middle rank in CA?

Jefferson Middle ranks #742 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Jefferson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Jefferson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Jefferson Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jefferson Middle a charter school?

No, Jefferson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jefferson Middle a Title I school?

No, Jefferson Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Middle?

69.1% of students at Jefferson Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
959
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.3%
Area population (ZIP 91776)
37,769
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
42.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91776; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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