Thomas Jefferson Middle School

tjms.edison.k12.nj.us/

954 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located at 450 Division Street in Edison, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Edison Township Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility among its diverse student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare middle-grade students for the rigors of high school while helping them develop critical thinking skills and a strong foundation in core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies.

Beyond academics, Thomas Jefferson Middle School places significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. With a commitment to inclusivity and student support, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment, striving to meet the unique needs of each learner as they transition through their adolescent years.

954

Total Students

68.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	248
Black	146
Asian	416
Two or More	23
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
416 (43.6%)
Hispanic
248 (26.0%)
Black
146 (15.3%)
White
113 (11.8%)
Two or More
23 (2.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Edison Township School District
Phone:	(732)650-5290
Website:	http://tjms.edison.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	954
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 6 325

Grade 7 318

Grade 8 311