Jefferson Middle School vs. West Jackson Middle School
Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or West Jackson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,014 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,502 students in grades 6-8, West Jackson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,014 students
1,502 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#686 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
319
509
Grade 7 Students
318
481
Grade 8 Students
377
512
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
79%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
