Jefferson Middle School

www.sps186.org/o/jefferson

517 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School, located at 3001 S Allis St in Springfield, Illinois, serves as a public educational institution within the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic success while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote community engagement and personal growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Springfield community, serving as a hub for middle-grade education in the area. Like many institutions in the district, Jefferson Middle School focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build foundational knowledge. Through its commitment to faculty development and student-centered instruction, the school strives to create an inclusive space that addresses the diverse needs and backgrounds of its local student population.

517

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	20
Black	290
Asian	3
Two or More	69
American Indian	2

Black
290 (56.1%)
White
133 (25.7%)
Two or More
69 (13.3%)
Hispanic
20 (3.9%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
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:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)585-5810
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/jefferson
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 6 176

Grade 7 163

Grade 8 178