Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 470 middle school students from grades 7-8
- Ranks 1189th out of 1,366 middle schools in IL.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4735 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521
- Principal or Admin: Shannen Ray
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Decatur School District 61
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,385
- Graduation Rate: 61.8%
- Dropout Rate: 4.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.9
- Enrolled Students: 9,251
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 470
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 225 (47.9%)
- Females: 207 (44.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 198 | 42.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.2% |
| White | 229 | 48.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 219 | 46.6% |
| 8th Grade | 251 | 53.4% |
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
91.0%
District:
91.3%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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