JEFFERSON MIDDLE

www.paisd.org/schools/edison/home.htm

837 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

837

Total Students

63.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	510
Black	268
Asian	23
Two or More	5
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
510 (60.9 %)
Black
268 (32.0 %)
Asian
23 (2.7 %)
American Indian
16 (1.9 %)
White
14 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PORT ARTHUR ISD
Phone:	(409)984-4860
Website:	http://www.paisd.org/schools/edison/home.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	779
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 294

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 269