Jefferson County Middle School

Jefferson County SD 509J
1180 SE Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
473 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jefferson County Middle School (JCMS), located in Madras, Oregon, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Jefferson County School District 509-J. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of middle-grade students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school while emphasizing the development of essential critical thinking and collaboration skills.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant focus on student engagement and community involvement. JCMS offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to help students explore their interests and build character. As part of the larger Jefferson County school system, the school works closely with families and stakeholders to promote a culture of inclusivity and achievement, striving to ensure that every student has the tools and support necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
473
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    220 (46.5 %)
  • White
    195 (41.2 %)
  • American Indian
    39 (8.2 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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 County SD 509J
Phone: (541)475-7253
Website: http://www.jcsd.k12.or.us/schools/jcms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 427
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 6 157
Grade 7 159
Grade 8 157
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Culver Middle School
Culver SD 4
173 Students
218 West F St
Culver, OR 97734 (9.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th