THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district, located in Waukegan, IL with about 906 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located at 600 S. Lewis Avenue in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Waukegan Public Schools (District 60). The school provides academic programming for students in the middle school grades, focusing on fostering a supportive environment that prepares young learners for the transition to high school. As part of a diverse urban district, the school works to balance core curriculum requirements with the social and emotional development needs of students during their adolescent years.
The school is deeply integrated into the Waukegan community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the area. Like many schools in the district, Thomas Jefferson emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student engagement, and the use of educational resources to improve student outcomes. It serves as a focal point for families in the neighborhood, aiming to provide equitable learning opportunities and a structured environment where students are encouraged to grow academically and personally.
For more information, contact Thomas Jefferson Middle School at (224) 303-2560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waukegan, IL 60085-6102
(224) 303-2560
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Waukegan, IL with about 906 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waukegan CUSD 60
- Total Students:
- 906
- Teachers:
- 58.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 906 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.3%
- Black or African American
- 21.1%
- White
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.