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What tradition at Thomas Jefferson Middle should never be changed?
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Enrollment
591
Middle
DISTRICT 611 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASCO UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 064140006847
Thomas Jefferson Middle
305 Griffith Ave., Wasco, CA 93280 · (661) 758-7140 · Kern County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL591 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 34% of California public middle schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
21.8:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.6:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
537 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 184 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 210 | 36% |
| Grade 8 | 197 | 33% |
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
32.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +9.7pp since 2014
Math
17.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +4.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 33 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 17 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 10 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 4 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 7.6% | 25.1% | 26.6% | 40.7% |
| Math | 4.6% | 12.4% | 27.0% | 56.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 32.7% | 17.0% |
| 2023-24 | 29.7% | 16.8% |
| 2022-23 | 29.8% | 14.7% |
| 2021-22 | 31.6% | 11.4% |
| 2018-19 | 32.3% | 15.6% |
| 2017-18 | 27.4% | 11.4% |
| 2016-17 | 23.6% | 12.8% |
| 2015-16 | 22.0% | 17.0% |
| 2014-15 | 23.0% | 13.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
24.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
26.3%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.2pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 24% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 26% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Thomas Jefferson Middle
Thomas Jefferson Middle's state test result (24.1% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Middle this school | 591 | 90.9% | 24.1% |
| Palm Avenue Middle Wasco | 631 | 89.1% | 28.4% |
| Richland Junior High Shafter | 558 | 91.4% | 20.6% |
| Eastmont Intermediate Montebello | 562 | 91.6% | 27.9% |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle Indio | 591 | 92.0% | 11.5% |
| Cesar E. Chavez Middle Watsonville | 548 | 91.1% | 10.4% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Kern County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 24.1% | #937 of 1,224 | #25 of 46 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 17.0% | #964 of 1,227 ▼ 75 | #25 of 46 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 32.7% | #917 of 1,227 ▲ 4 | #22 of 46 ▲ 4 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.4pp | #477 of 1,214 | #17 of 46 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 591 | #777 of 1,377 | #30 of 48 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.8:1 | #770 of 1,279 | #38 of 46 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 7.9% | #1,193 of 1,278 | #40 of 46 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 90.9% | #262 of 1,329 | #15 of 46 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.9% | #291 of 930 | #7 of 28 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
591
+66 (+13%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 720
Student : Teacher
21.8:1
was 21.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 591 | 27.1 | 21.8:1 | 91% (537) |
| 2023-24 | 589 | 29.5 | 20.0:1 | 94% (555) |
| 2022-23 | 532 | 29.1 | 18.3:1 | 95% (505) |
| 2020-21 | 525 | 24 | 21.9:1 | 87% (457) |
| 2017-18 | 757 | 34 | 22.3:1 | 88% (668) |
| 2015-16 | 753 | 31 | 24.3:1 | 88% (662) |
| 2010-11 | 664 | N/A | N/A | 88% (584) |
| 2000-01 | 544 | 27 | 20.1:1 | 77% (418) |
| 1990-91 | 720 | 33 | 21.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Thomas Jefferson Middle.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (757 to 591); teachers down 20% (34 to 27.1).
About Thomas Jefferson Middle
Thomas Jefferson Middle is classified as a middle-grades school. It is located in Wasco, California. In all, 591 students attend the school in grades 6 through 8.
Thomas Jefferson Middle is one of the 6 schools that make up Wasco Union Elementary (3,473 students in total).
Hispanic students account for 96% of the school's enrollment. The school is also 2% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 57%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 8, compared with 70 nationally.
The school had 27.1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 21.8:1. Across middle schools in California, the average ratio is 20.7:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 91%. The average for public schools in Kern County is 76%.
Thomas Jefferson Middle earns a C on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 34% of California public middle schools.
The model predicts 26.3% for a school in California with Thomas Jefferson Middle's free or reduced-price lunch share. Thomas Jefferson Middle posts 24.1%.
American Community Survey estimates for Kern County show that median household income comes to about $70,210, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 15%. Kern County counts 279 public schools with about 197,431 students.
Thomas Jefferson Middle is about 0.2 miles from Karl F. Clemens Elementary, its nearest public school. Around the school, 7 other public schools are within five miles. In a group of 8 nearby schools with scores, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks 7th on average proficiency.
The NCES locale for Thomas Jefferson Middle is Town: Distant, which covers schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Over 4 years, enrollment rose by 66 students, from 525 to 591.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Kern County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
915,075
Census ACS
Median income
$70,210
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
279
197,431 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wasco Union Elementary
- Palm Avenue MiddleMiddle · 631 students
- John L. Prueitt ElementaryElementary · 621 students
- James A. Forrest ElementaryElementary · 576 students
- Karl F. Clemens ElementaryElementary · 551 students
- Teresa Burke ElementaryElementary · 503 students
Other schools in Wasco
- Wasco HighHigh · 1,672 students
- Palm Avenue MiddleMiddle · 631 students
- John L. Prueitt ElementaryElementary · 621 students
- James A. Forrest ElementaryElementary · 576 students
- Karl F. Clemens ElementaryElementary · 551 students
- Teresa Burke ElementaryElementary · 503 students
Other Thomas Jefferson Middle schools
17 other US public schools in 12 states are named Thomas Jefferson Middle. Thomas Jefferson Middle is the 12th largest of the 18.
- Thomas Jefferson MiddleMadera, CA · 948 students
- Thomas Jefferson MiddleIndio, CA · 591 students
- Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolFAIR LAWN, NJ · 1,100 students
- Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolEDISON, NJ · 954 students
- Thomas Jefferson MiddleLouisville, KY · 943 students
Nearby schools
- Karl F. Clemens Elementary0.2 mi · 551
- James A. Forrest Elementary0.4 mi · 576
- Wasco High0.4 mi · 1,672
- Palm Avenue Middle0.8 mi · 631
- Wasco Independence High0.8 mi · 109
- Teresa Burke Elementary1.3 mi · 503
Frequently asked questions
About Thomas Jefferson MiddleWhat is the total enrollment at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle enrolls approximately 591 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle serve?
Thomas Jefferson Middle serves grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Approximately 21.8:1 students per teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
At Thomas Jefferson Middle, the student body is approximately 2% White, 96% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Thomas Jefferson Middle in?
Thomas Jefferson Middle is part of Wasco Union Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.