Edgar Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Should you attend Edgar Middle School or Thomas Jefferson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edgar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 761 students in grades 5-8, Edgar Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 954 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
761 students
954 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
68 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#258 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1166 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
180
-
Grade 6 Students
193
325
Grade 7 Students
209
318
Grade 8 Students
179
311
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
31%
44%
% Hispanic
13%
26%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
45%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%