Thomas Jefferson Middle

Port Washington-Saukville School District

1403 N Holden St
Port Washington, WI 53074

www.pwssd.k12.wi.us

717 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located in Port Washington, Wisconsin, serves as a key educational institution within the Port Washington-Saukville School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to challenge students while providing the necessary resources for them to succeed in their transition to higher levels of secondary education.

Beyond traditional academics, Thomas Jefferson Middle School places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which are designed to help students explore their interests and build strong interpersonal skills. With a focus on preparing well-rounded, responsible citizens, the school works closely with families and the local community to create an engaging and collaborative educational experience for all its students.

717

Total Students

55.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	595
Hispanic	53
Black	19
Asian	6
Two or More	44

White
595 (83.0 %)
Hispanic
53 (7.4 %)
Two or More
44 (6.1 %)
Black
19 (2.6 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Port Washington-Saukville School District
Phone:	(262)268-6100
Website:	http://www.pwssd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 5 179

Grade 6 171

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 191