JEFFERSON MIDDLE

www.paisd.org/schools/edison/home.htm

857 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School, located at 2200 Jefferson Drive in Port Arthur, Texas, is a public middle school serving students within the Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD). As part of a district dedicated to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It serves as a central hub for the local student population, emphasizing foundational curriculum, student development, and school spirit.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive climate that encourages both academic achievement and extracurricular participation. By utilizing the resources and administrative framework of PAISD, Jefferson Middle School aims to equip its students with the skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors. Through its partnership with the district, the school works to ensure that families in Port Arthur have access to quality educational opportunities, emphasizing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement for its middle-grade learners.

857

Total Students

62.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	547
Black	240
Asian	24
Two or More	4
American Indian	25

Hispanic
547 (63.8%)
Black
240 (28.0%)
American Indian
25 (2.9%)
Asian
24 (2.8%)
White
17 (2.0%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PORT ARTHUR ISD
Phone:	(409)984-4860
Website:	http://www.paisd.org/schools/edison/home.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	779
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 288

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 283