Jefferson Middle School

www.champaignschools.org

711 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School, located at 1115 Crescent Dr in Champaign, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Champaign Unit 4 School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the developmental needs of early adolescents. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success while encouraging personal growth through a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

The school community is dedicated to cultivating both academic excellence and social-emotional development. By offering a range of programs and activities, Jefferson Middle School aims to engage its diverse student body and prepare them for the challenges of the future. With a focus on collaboration between staff, students, and parents, the school works to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for their educational journey.

711

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	58
Black	332
Asian	40
Two or More	76

Black
332 (46.8%)
White
204 (28.7%)
Two or More
76 (10.7%)
Hispanic
58 (8.2%)
Asian
40 (5.6%)

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:	Champaign CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)351-3790
Website:	http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 257

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 228