THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE

1201 FAIRGROUNDS RD
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109

957 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located at 1201 Fairgrounds Road in Jefferson City, Missouri, serves as a central pillar of the local public school district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical middle school transition years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the institution aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while addressing their social and emotional needs.

As a community-focused school, Thomas Jefferson Middle prioritizes a collaborative culture involving students, faculty, and parents. The facility is well-equipped to support diverse learning styles, and the school maintains a strong emphasis on preparing students to become productive, responsible citizens within the Jefferson City area. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, the school continues to play a vital role in the educational landscape of Missouri's capital.

957

Total Students

77.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	570
Hispanic	79
Black	190
Asian	28
Two or More	90

White
570 (59.6 %)
Black
190 (19.9 %)
Two or More
90 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
79 (8.3 %)
Asian
28 (2.9 %)

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:	JEFFERSON CITY
Phone:	(573)659-3250
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	957
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* 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 6 328

Grade 7 296

Grade 8 333