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#5293 of 9,539 schools in CA
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Middle School · Madera Unified · Madera, CA
A Madera Unified middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1407 Sunset Ave., Madera, CA 93637
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,647/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madera), 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
$74,621
Median home value
$369,200
Median rent
$1,345/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Gould Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Duane E. Furman Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 917 | Compare → |
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.
Madera Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #8 of 27
- District spending per student
- $18,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson Middle is listed in Madera Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Middle
Thomas Jefferson Middle is a public middle school in Madera, CA, part of Madera Unified, serving approximately 1,026 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,293 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle serve?
Thomas Jefferson Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,026 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in CA?
Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #5,293 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Thomas Jefferson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson Middle?
85.4% of students at Thomas 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (559) 673-9286
- Area population (ZIP 93637)
- 42,278
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
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 93637; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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