Thomas Jefferson Middle School

640 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located at 1600 Roosevelt Road in Valparaiso, Indiana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Valparaiso Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, providing a structured environment where students in the middle grades can navigate the transition from elementary to high school. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond its academic focus, Thomas Jefferson Middle School places a high value on community and character development. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative learning, athletics, and various student organizations. With its commitment to modern educational standards and a strong sense of school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in the Valparaiso community, striving to instill the values of responsibility and lifelong learning in its student body.

640

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	448
Hispanic	97
Black	41
Asian	16
Two or More	38

White
448 (70.0 %)
Hispanic
97 (15.2 %)
Black
41 (6.4 %)
Two or More
38 (5.9 %)
Asian
16 (2.5 %)

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:	Valparaiso Community Schools
Phone:	(219)531-3140
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 211

Grade 7 214

Grade 8 215