JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
JEFFERSON MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PORT ARTHUR ISD school district, located in PORT ARTHUR, TX with about 925 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 52 teachers, JEFFERSON MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
JEFFERSON MIDDLE School, located at 2200 Jefferson Drive in Port Arthur, Texas, is a public middle school serving students within the Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD). As part of a district dedicated to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It serves as a central hub for the local student population, emphasizing foundational curriculum, student development, and school spirit.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive climate that encourages both academic achievement and extracurricular participation. By utilizing the resources and administrative framework of PAISD, JEFFERSON MIDDLE School aims to equip its students with the skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors. Through its partnership with the district, the school works to ensure that families in Port Arthur have access to quality educational opportunities, emphasizing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement for its middle-grade learners.
For more information, contact JEFFERSON MIDDLE at (409) 984-4860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT ARTHUR, TX with about 925 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PORT ARTHUR ISD
- Total Students:
- 925
- Teachers:
- 52.45
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 925 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 50.9%
- Black or African American
- 36.8%
- Asian
- 5.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.8%
- White
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.