THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY

School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located in Miami, Florida, is a public middle school that serves the local community within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core curriculum areas while preparing students for the transition to high school. By operating under the district’s framework, the school emphasizes student achievement, literacy, and the development of essential life skills in a structured educational environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing various programs and resources designed to engage students and support their extracurricular interests. The school maintains an active web presence through its official portal, which serves as a communication bridge for parents, students, and staff to access information regarding school policies, upcoming events, and instructional support. Through a combination of classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives, Thomas Jefferson Middle School aims to foster a culture of academic growth and student responsibility.
787
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic125
Black645
Asian2
Two or More5
  • Black
    645 (82.0%)
  • Hispanic
    125 (15.9%)
  • White
    10 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MIAMI-DADE
Phone: (305)681-7481
Website: http://jefferson.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 498
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 50
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 65
Grade 2 77
Grade 3 78
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 79
Grade 6 100
Grade 7 91
Grade 8 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten50
Kindergarten86
Grade 165
Grade 277
Grade 378
Grade 447
Grade 579
Grade 6100
Grade 791
Grade 8114
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36045.7%
Male42754.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)