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Jefferson Middle School vs. Cascade Junior High School

Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or Cascade Junior High 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.
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School Overview

School
Jefferson Middle School
2180 Talbot Rd Se
Jefferson, OR 97352
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Cascade Junior High School
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Cascade Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
180 students
641 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cascade Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cascade Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cascade Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson School District 14j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cascade School District 5 and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1088 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
#431 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cascade Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
27%
(Top 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson School District 14j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cascade Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cascade School District 5 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 30% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson School District 14j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cascade Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cascade School District 5 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson School District 14j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cascade Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
57
212
Grade 7 Students
67
216
Grade 8 Students
56
213

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson School District 14j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cascade Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cascade School District 5 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson School District 14j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cascade Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cascade School District 5 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson School District 14j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cascade Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cascade School District 5 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson School District 14j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cascade Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cascade School District 5 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson School District 14j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cascade Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cascade School District 5 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Jefferson School District 14j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Cascade Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Cascade School District 5 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson School District 14j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cascade Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cascade School District 5 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson School District 14j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cascade Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cascade School District 5 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson School District 14j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cascade Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cascade School District 5 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson School District 14j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cascade Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cascade School District 5 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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