THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

1275 S COURTENAY PKWY
MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952

www.jefferson.brevard.k12.fl.us

481 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located on Merritt Island, Florida, serves as a public educational institution within the Brevard Public Schools district. Situated on South Courtenay Parkway, the school provides a middle-level academic environment focused on preparing students for the transition from elementary to high school. The campus is integrated into the local Merritt Island community, emphasizing core curricular subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities designed to foster social and academic development during the formative middle school years.

The school operates with a commitment to the district’s mission of serving every student with excellence. Its administrative and educational approach centers on creating a supportive environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic programs, school policies, and community involvement, reflecting its role as a central hub for student learning and engagement in the Brevard County area.

481

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	74
Black	32
Asian	10
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
314 (65.3%)
Hispanic
74 (15.4%)
Two or More
45 (9.4%)
Black
32 (6.7%)
Asian
10 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)453-5154
Website:	http://www.jefferson.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 7 238

Grade 8 243