Jefferson Jr High School
817 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jefferson Junior High School, located at 1525 N. Loomis St. in Naperville, Illinois, is a highly regarded middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the prestigious Naperville Community Unit School District 203, the school is known for maintaining a strong academic focus while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. Its location in a central part of Naperville allows it to integrate closely with the surrounding community, providing students with access to a wide variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to support adolescent development.
The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its dedicated faculty who prioritize both social-emotional learning and core educational standards. Jefferson Junior High emphasizes a collaborative culture, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and leadership through various clubs, service projects, and competitive sports teams. With a long-standing reputation for high student performance and a focus on preparing young learners for the rigors of high school at Naperville North, Jefferson remains a cornerstone institution for families residing in the northern Naperville area.
The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its dedicated faculty who prioritize both social-emotional learning and core educational standards. Jefferson Junior High emphasizes a collaborative culture, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and leadership through various clubs, service projects, and competitive sports teams. With a long-standing reputation for high student performance and a focus on preparing young learners for the rigors of high school at Naperville North, Jefferson remains a cornerstone institution for families residing in the northern Naperville area.
817
Total Students
65.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 379 |
| Hispanic | 195 |
| Black | 75 |
| Asian | 129 |
| Two or More | 34 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White379 (46.6 %)
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Hispanic195 (24.0 %)
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Asian129 (15.8 %)
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Black75 (9.2 %)
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Two or More34 (4.2 %)
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American Indian2 (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: | No |
| District: | Naperville CUSD 203 |
| Phone: | (630)420-6363 |
| Website: | http://www.naperville203.org/jjhs |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 817 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 65.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
253
Grade 7
275
Grade 8
289
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 253 |
| Grade 7 | 275 |
| Grade 8 | 289 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 398 | 48.7% |
| Male | 416 | 50.9% |
| Not Specified | 3 | 0.4% |
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