Jefferson Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or Edison 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
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 711 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
711 students
647 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2343 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1721 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
257
212
Grade 7 Students
226
217
Grade 8 Students
228
218
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
47%
38%
% White
29%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%