Thomas Jefferson Middle School

jefferson.vansd.org

743 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School is located in Vancouver, Washington, and is part of the Vancouver Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum, a variety of elective options, and opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between students, educators, and families to ensure student success. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational tools, Jefferson Middle School aims to cultivate critical thinking and lifelong learning habits. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents, providing resources and updates on school events, academic programs, and community involvement initiatives that contribute to a well-rounded middle school experience.

743

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	127
Black	11
Asian	28
Two or More	76
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	12

White
487 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
127 (17.1 %)
Two or More
76 (10.2 %)
Asian
28 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.6 %)
Black
11 (1.5 %)
American Indian
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:	N/A
District:	Vancouver School District
Phone:	(360)313-3700
Website:	http://jefferson.vansd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 243

Grade 7 252

Grade 8 248