Serving 948 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Middle School's student population of 948 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
948 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
46%
10%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
15%
15%
White
13%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is ranked #1139 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Herbert Hoover Middle School, John Adams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
948 students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Thomas Jefferson Middle School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Middle School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is part of Edison Township School District.
School Reviews
5 2/23/2024
Nice school, with a nice administration, the teachers are so nice and the principal is so nice totally Tjms is a good school.
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