THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Edison Township School District school district, located in EDISON, NJ with about 744 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 66 teachers, Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located at 450 Division Street in Edison, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Edison Township Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility among its diverse student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare middle-grade students for the rigors of high school while helping them develop critical thinking skills and a strong foundation in core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies.

Beyond academics, Thomas Jefferson Middle School places significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. With a commitment to inclusivity and student support, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment, striving to meet the unique needs of each learner as they transition through their adolescent years.

For more information, contact Thomas Jefferson Middle School at (732) 650-5290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

450 DIVISION STREET
EDISON, NJ 08817
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THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EDISON, NJ with about 744 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
744
Teachers:
66.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 744 students

Asian
41.8%
White
21.9%
Hispanic/Latino
20.7%
Black or African American
13.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.