Jefferson Middle School

www.columbiaschools.org

329 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School, located at 611 Owens Street in Columbia, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their formative adolescent years. The facility functions as a key component of the Columbia School District, striving to provide a structured learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school emphasizes foundational learning, typically offering a curriculum that covers core subjects such as mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Middle School aims to foster a supportive culture that encourages student involvement through extracurricular activities, sports, or clubs, which help promote teamwork and personal growth. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational success of the youth within the Columbia area.

329

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	10
Black	148
Asian	4
Two or More	11

White
156 (47.4%)
Black
148 (45.0%)
Two or More
11 (3.3%)
Hispanic
10 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)

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:	COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(601)736-2786
Website:	http://www.columbiaschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 6 103

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 134