THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Teaneck School District school district, located in TEANECK, NJ with about 547 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 64 teachers, Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 655 Teaneck Road in Teaneck, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Teaneck Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The school is known for being part of a diverse, suburban community, which plays a significant role in fostering a multicultural environment for its student body.

The school strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities designed to promote student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Thomas Jefferson Middle School encourages participation in various clubs, athletics, and enrichment programs intended to support the social-emotional growth of its students. By emphasizing both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse population of learners for success in their future academic endeavors at Teaneck High School and beyond.

For more information, contact Thomas Jefferson Middle School at (201) 833-5471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.