JEFFERSON MIDDLE

10900 SCHAENFIELD RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78254

jeffersonms.nisd.net

990 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School is located in the Northside Independent School District (NISD) on the northwest side of San Antonio, Texas. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. As part of one of the largest and most highly regarded districts in the state, Jefferson Middle School benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by NISD, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and academic clubs. By focusing on building strong relationships between staff, students, and the community, Jefferson Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive culture that promotes both character development and scholastic achievement. For families residing in the 78254 area, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement and academic preparation within the Northside community.

990

Total Students

63.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	657
Black	42
Asian	35
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
657 (66.4%)
White
220 (22.2%)
Black
42 (4.2%)
Asian
35 (3.5%)
Two or More
32 (3.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)397-3700
Website:	http://jeffersonms.nisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 6 316

Grade 7 312

Grade 8 362

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JEFFERSON MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	316
Grade 7	312
Grade 8	362

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JEFFERSON MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	475	48%
Male	515	52%

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