Jefferson Middle School
Regular School · Columbia, MS
Jefferson Middle School is a regular school school in Columbia, Mississippi, serving grades 06–08 with 329 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 47% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 45% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 10 | 3% |
| Asian | 4 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 329 | 157M / 172F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% -5.7pp | 35.7% | 373 |
| Reading Proficiency | 30.0% -5.3pp | 35.3% | 376 |
| Science Proficiency | 50-54% | — | 147 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 329 | 100% |
Contact & Location
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601)736-2786
http://www.columbiaschools.orgOther Schools in District
- Columbia Elementary School Elementary
- Columbia Primary School Elementary
- Columbia High School High
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 39429) → CensusDepth.com
- Mississippi population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Mississippi teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
280117000151
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD