Thomas Jefferson Jr High School

As an average-sized junior high in Woodridge, Illinois, Thomas Jefferson Jr High School serves 573 students from grades 7 through 8, overseen by Woodridge SD 68. By comparison, Illinois's public schools average about 462 students each, so Thomas Jefferson Jr High School sits 24% above that benchmark.

Across the 7 schools in Woodridge SD 68 (2,927 students total), Thomas Jefferson Jr High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Thomas Jefferson Jr High School lists that the largest single group is White at 47%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest breaks down as 25% Hispanic, 16% Black, 6% Asian, 6% multiracial. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 65%.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 52 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.9:1. The state averages around 13.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 45% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against DuPage County (around 34%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

After controlling for student poverty, Thomas Jefferson Jr High School is in the OUTPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations model, which fits a per-state line through proficiency and FRL share. Schools with this campus's poverty mix typically land near 45.8%; this one delivers 60.2%, a residual of +14.4 points.

In the broader community, DuPage County reports that median household earnings sit near $112,096, about 52% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, DuPage County runs 277 public schools (combined enrollment of about 138,557 students), of which Thomas Jefferson Jr High School is one.

The closest other public school is William F Murphy Elem School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Thomas Jefferson Jr High School at 2nd of 7; the average score across the group is 53.6%.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Over the past 7-year window. Thomas Jefferson Jr High School's enrollment has declined 10% since 2018, when it stood at 638 (now 573). Hispanic enrollment moved from 31% to 25% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 14.2:1 in 2018 to 10.9:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.