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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.
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School Overview

School
Jefferson Middle School
125 S Old Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Kenmore Middle School
200 S Carlin Springs Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Kenmore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,088 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,004 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 13:1 is lower than 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
1,088 students
1,004 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 Kenmore Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kenmore Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
76 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 Kenmore Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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 Arlington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, 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 Kenmore Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#798 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#1092 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 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 Kenmore Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
68%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
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 Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia 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 Kenmore Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
62%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 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 Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kenmore Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
63%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kenmore Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
366
361
Grade 7 Students
371
317
Grade 8 Students
351
326

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
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 Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Asian at Kenmore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
48%
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 Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Kenmore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
11%
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 Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Kenmore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
27%
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 Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Kenmore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
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 Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Kenmore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, 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 Kenmore Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
67%
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 Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, 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 Kenmore Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
(22-23 School Year Data)
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 Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, 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 reduced-price lunch at Kenmore Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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