Jefferson Middle School vs. Kenmore Middle School
Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or Kenmore 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 Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Kenmore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,120 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,053 students in grades 6-8, Kenmore Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,120 students
1,053 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
75 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1092 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
365
347
Grade 7 Students
373
380
Grade 8 Students
382
326
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
9%
% Hispanic
40%
48%
% Black
18%
10%
% White
28%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%