Below Average
#1051 of 1,284 schools in KY
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Middle School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1501 Rangeland Road, Louisville, KY 40219
- Math 12% proficient (2025)
- Reading 15% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Middle score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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 KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Jefferson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,271
Median home value
$186,000
Median rent
$967/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburg MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| W.e.b. Dubois AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–11 | 1.1 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Louisville Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Binet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #84 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson Middle is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Middle
Thomas Jefferson Middle is a public middle school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 894 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,051 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle serve?
Thomas Jefferson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 894 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 13.3:1. 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 KY?
Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #1,051 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Thomas Jefferson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
70.4% 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 894
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8273
- Area population (ZIP 40219)
- 39,107
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 40219; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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