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#364 of 864 schools in NM
Top 42% in state
Jefferson Middle
Middle School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque middle school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
712 GIRARD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Middle score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 22 points since 2017, reaching 44% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
113.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), 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
$51,079
Median home value
$332,100
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87106; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unm Mimbres SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Pathways AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Pathways AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Axiom Christian Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 43 | 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.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #53 of 169
- District spending per student
- $15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Middle is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Middle
Jefferson Middle is a public middle school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 606 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle is 13.5:1. 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 NM?
Jefferson Middle ranks #364 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Jefferson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
113.2% 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
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (505) 255-8691
- Area population (ZIP 87106)
- 26,815
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 87106; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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