Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School

gillespie.madison.k12.wi.us/

462 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school located at 101 S. Gammon Road in Madison, Wisconsin. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). It is known for its commitment to academic growth, social-emotional learning, and fostering an inclusive community for a diverse student body. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore various interests through its curriculum.

The school community at Jefferson is characterized by a strong focus on collaboration between staff, students, and families. By utilizing the resources and initiatives provided by the Madison Metropolitan School District, Jefferson Middle School works to support individual student needs through various academic programs and extracurricular activities. For those seeking the most up-to-date information regarding school calendars, enrollment, district policies, or specific program offerings, the official district website at [www.madison.k12.wi.us](http://www.madison.k12.wi.us) serves as the primary resource.

462

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	173
Black	78
Asian	34
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
173 (37.9%)
White
131 (28.7%)
Black
78 (17.1%)
Two or More
38 (8.3%)
Asian
34 (7.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)663-6403
Website:	http://gillespie.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 187

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 125