Thomas Jefferson Middle
532 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located at 305 Griffith Ave. in Wasco, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Wasco Union Elementary School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment intended to prepare students for the academic and social demands of high school. The school is situated in the heart of the Wasco community, acting as a focal point for local families and participating in the broader regional goals of the Kern County educational system.
The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with opportunities for personal development and elective engagement. Like many schools in the area, Thomas Jefferson Middle emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the school aims to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for future success in higher education and beyond.
The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with opportunities for personal development and elective engagement. Like many schools in the area, Thomas Jefferson Middle emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the school aims to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for future success in higher education and beyond.
532
Total Students
29.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic | 513 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Hispanic513 (96.4 %)
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White10 (1.9 %)
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Black4 (0.8 %)
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Asian4 (0.8 %)
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Two or More1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Wasco Union Elementary |
| Phone: | (661)758-7140 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 532 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 497 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 40 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
183
Grade 7
187
Grade 8
162
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 183 |
| Grade 7 | 187 |
| Grade 8 | 162 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 259 | 48.7% |
| Male | 273 | 51.3% |
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