Jefferson Middle School

www.jefferson.k12.or.us

191 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School is a public educational institution located in Jefferson, Oregon, serving students within the Jefferson School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school’s curriculum is typically aligned with state standards, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal development through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. By utilizing their official website, families can stay informed about district policies, school calendars, and academic resources. The school serves as a central hub for the youth of Jefferson, striving to prepare students for future success by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning within a small-town educational setting.

191

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	62
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
118 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
62 (32.6 %)
Two or More
8 (4.2 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Jefferson SD 14J
Phone:	(541)327-3337
Website:	http://www.jefferson.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 65

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 67