JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
625 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jefferson Middle School, located at 713 Rogers St. in Columbia, Missouri, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Columbia Public School District. Situated near the downtown area, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, offering a mix of core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—alongside various elective opportunities that encourage student exploration and growth.
Beyond academics, Jefferson Middle School places a strong focus on student development through extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which help build a sense of community and school spirit. The school actively works to meet the unique social and emotional needs of middle schoolers, providing resources and guidance to help them navigate these formative years. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to maintain strong partnerships with families and the local Columbia community to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to achieve academic success and personal well-being.
Beyond academics, Jefferson Middle School places a strong focus on student development through extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which help build a sense of community and school spirit. The school actively works to meet the unique social and emotional needs of middle schoolers, providing resources and guidance to help them navigate these formative years. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to maintain strong partnerships with families and the local Columbia community to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to achieve academic success and personal well-being.
625
Total Students
50.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 402 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 114 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Two or More | 66 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White402 (64.3 %)
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Black114 (18.2 %)
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Two or More66 (10.6 %)
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Asian23 (3.7 %)
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Hispanic18 (2.9 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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: | COLUMBIA 93 |
| Phone: | (573)214-3210 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 625 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 50.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 164 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 28 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
239
Grade 7
188
Grade 8
198
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 239 |
| Grade 7 | 188 |
| Grade 8 | 198 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 326 | 52.2% |
| Male | 299 | 47.8% |
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