Jefferson Middle School

27900 ROCKWOOD ST
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48081

jefferson.lakeviewpublicschools.org/

956 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School is a public school located in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, serving as part of the Lakeview Public Schools district. The school provides a traditional middle school curriculum designed to support students during their transition from elementary to high school. With a focus on academic development and personal growth, Jefferson Middle School emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while offering various extracurricular opportunities to engage students in a well-rounded learning environment.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community culture that encourages student responsibility, character development, and academic achievement. By utilizing the resources of the Lakeview district, Jefferson Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education through a blend of classroom instruction, technology integration, and collaborative activities. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Saint Clair Shores community, working to create a safe and inclusive space for students to explore their interests and develop the skills necessary for long-term success.

956

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	669
Hispanic	46
Black	153
Asian	6
Two or More	82

White
669 (70.0 %)
Black
153 (16.0 %)
Two or More
82 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
46 (4.8 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)

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:	Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)
Phone:	(586)445-4130
Website:	http://jefferson.lakeviewpublicschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 6 334

Grade 7 303

Grade 8 319