Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Alki Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 786 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Alki Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
786 students
594 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#763 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
274
190
Grade 7 Students
256
202
Grade 8 Students
256
202
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
64%
71%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%