Jefferson Middle School

www.ortn.edu/jms/

721 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School, located at 200 Fairbanks Road in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is a key component of the Oak Ridge School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is deeply integrated into a community known for its historical ties to science, technology, and research. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment, aiming to prepare students for the advanced educational opportunities offered by the district’s high school programs, while fostering a supportive atmosphere that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson Middle School places a strong emphasis on holistic student growth through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. By leveraging the academic culture of the Oak Ridge area, the school strives to integrate innovative teaching practices and character development into its daily operations. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, calendar events, and curriculum specifics, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://www.ortn.edu/jms/.

721

Total Students

60.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	86
Black	45
Asian	20
Two or More	63
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
503 (69.8 %)
Hispanic
86 (11.9 %)
Two or More
63 (8.7 %)
Black
45 (6.2 %)
Asian
20 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Oak Ridge
Phone:	(865)425-9301
Website:	http://www.ortn.edu/jms/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 5 164

Grade 6 162

Grade 7 199

Grade 8 196