Thomas Jefferson Middle School

www.lodinjschools.org/TJMS

686 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located at 75 First Street in Lodi, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the Lodi Public School District, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school generally emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, often complemented by extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet diverse student needs. By focusing on the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its students, Thomas Jefferson Middle School strives to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages civic responsibility and academic achievement within the Lodi community.

686

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	440
Black	41
Asian	51
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
440 (64.1%)
White
141 (20.6%)
Asian
51 (7.4%)
Black
41 (6.0%)
Two or More
12 (1.7%)
American Indian
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:	Lodi School District
Phone:	(973)478-8662
Website:	http://www.lodinjschools.org/TJMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 6 228

Grade 7 233

Grade 8 225