Jefferson Middle School

www.d45.org

421 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School, located at 255 W Vermont St in Villa Park, Illinois, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. It operates as part of the Salt Creek School District 48, a small, community-focused district dedicated to providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment for early adolescent learners. The school is known for its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum mastery and the development of essential study habits.

The school environment at Jefferson reflects the values of its surrounding suburban community, prioritizing a partnership between educators, parents, and students. By offering a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. With its manageable student population, Jefferson Middle School focuses on personalized attention, ensuring that students receive the guidance necessary to navigate the unique challenges of middle school while building a foundation for long-term academic success.

421

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	238
Black	39
Asian	10
Two or More	18

Hispanic
238 (56.5 %)
White
116 (27.6 %)
Black
39 (9.3 %)
Two or More
18 (4.3 %)
Asian
10 (2.4 %)

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:	SD 45 DuPage County
Phone:	(630)516-7800
Website:	http://www.d45.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 135

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 148