THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.jpsny.org/jefferson

419 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located at 195 Martin Rd in Jamestown, New York, serves as a key educational institution within the Jamestown Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent student body. By aligning with the broader mission of the Jamestown school system, the middle school focuses on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character development.

As a central hub for the local community, Thomas Jefferson Middle School encourages active student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. The school provides various resources and opportunities aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its learners, ensuring that they gain the foundational skills necessary for future success. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, or district policies, the school maintains an updated web presence through the official Jamestown Public Schools website.

419

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	112
Black	16
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
247 (59.1%)
Hispanic
112 (26.8%)
Two or More
41 (9.8%)
Black
16 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	JAMESTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)483-4411
Website:	http://www.jpsny.org/jefferson
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 5 100

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 103

Ungraded 11