Jefferson Middle School

jms.midlandps.org

903 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School, located at 800 West Chapel Lane in Midland, Michigan, is a key component of the Midland Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, while encouraging them to explore a variety of interests through elective courses and extracurricular activities.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for the community, providing essential resources for parents, students, and staff. It hosts information regarding academic standards, school events, district policies, and opportunities for parental involvement. By maintaining strong lines of communication and a focus on community engagement, Jefferson Middle School strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that helps students build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

903

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	748
Hispanic	41
Black	18
Asian	53
Two or More	38
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
748 (82.8 %)
Asian
53 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
41 (4.5 %)
Two or More
38 (4.2 %)
Black
18 (2.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Midland Public Schools
Phone:	(989)923-5873
Website:	http://jms.midlandps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	903
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 292

Grade 7 306

Grade 8 305