THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY

School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located in Miami, Florida, is a public middle school that serves the local community within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core curriculum areas while preparing students for the transition to high school. By operating under the district’s framework, the school emphasizes student achievement, literacy, and the development of essential life skills in a structured educational environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing various programs and resources designed to engage students and support their extracurricular interests. The school maintains an active web presence through its official portal, which serves as a communication bridge for parents, students, and staff to access information regarding school policies, upcoming events, and instructional support. Through a combination of classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives, Thomas Jefferson Middle School aims to foster a culture of academic growth and student responsibility.
794
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic118
Black661
Asian2
Two or More4
American Indian1
  • Black
    661 (83.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    118 (14.9 %)
  • White
    8 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MIAMI-DADE
Phone: (305)681-7481
Website: http://jefferson.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 498
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 38
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 72
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 69
Grade 6 111
Grade 7 122
Grade 8 153

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten38
Kindergarten57
Grade 162
Grade 244
Grade 372
Grade 466
Grade 569
Grade 6111
Grade 7122
Grade 8153
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36345.7%
Male43154.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)