Very Good
#540 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 17% in state
Jefferson Middle School
Middle School · Midland Public Schools · Midland, MI
A Midland Public Schools middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 WEST CHAPEL LN, Midland, MI 48640
- Math 58% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 71% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson Middle School 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated777/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), 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
$81,630
Median home value
$191,000
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48640; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcesa and Sugnet School Classroom ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Northeast Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 808 | Compare → |
| Juvenile Justice CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Bullock Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 359 | 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.
Midland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Middle School is listed in Midland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school in Midland, MI, part of Midland Public Schools, serving approximately 906 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Middle School
What grades does Jefferson Middle School serve?
Jefferson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 906 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Middle School rank in MI?
Jefferson Middle School ranks #540 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jefferson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jefferson Middle School a charter school?
No, Jefferson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Middle School?
26.2% of students at Jefferson Middle School 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
- 906
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (989) 923-5873
- Area population (ZIP 48640)
- 32,630
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48640; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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