Below Average
#6812 of 8,552 schools in TX
Jefferson Middle
Middle School · Port Arthur ISD · Port Arthur, TX
A Port Arthur ISD middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 JEFFERSON DR, Port Arthur, TX 77642
- Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.6%
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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Arthur), 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
$41,677
Median home value
$96,100
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77642; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hope SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Val Verde Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Groves MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated StudiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Port Arthur ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,737NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Middle is listed in PORT ARTHUR ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Middle
Jefferson Middle is a public middle school in Port Arthur, TX, part of Port Arthur ISD, serving approximately 847 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,812 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 847 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle is 14.6:1. 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 TX?
Jefferson Middle ranks #6,812 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Jefferson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
89.6% 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
- 847
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (409) 984-4860
- Area population (ZIP 77642)
- 38,051
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77642; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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