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#551 of 863 schools in MS
Jefferson Middle School
Middle School · Columbia School District · Columbia, MS
A Columbia School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
611 Owens Street, Columbia, MS 39429
- Math 45% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average523/100K
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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
$42,953
Median home value
$133,700
Median rent
$585/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| West Marion ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 4–6 | 3.4 mi | 234 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Middle School is listed in COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school in Columbia, MS, part of Columbia School District, serving approximately 357 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 13.7:1. 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 MS?
Jefferson Middle School ranks #551 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Jefferson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
100.0% 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (601) 736-2786
- Area population (ZIP 39429)
- 16,583
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39429; 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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