- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madras, OR
Jefferson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410674000656
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Madras · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson County Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson County Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Madras, OR.
School address
District: Jefferson County Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410674000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Jefferson County Middle School shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 410674000656 · Madras, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 16.4:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Madras High School (768 students)
Jefferson County Middle School shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Jefferson County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madras High Sc
Madras High School
768 students
- Warm Springs K
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
499 students
- This school
Jefferson County Middle School
426 students
- Madras Element
Madras Elementary School
384 students
- Buff Elementar 297
Buff Elementary School
297 students
- Metolius Eleme 246
Metolius Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Jefferson County Middle School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson County Middle School compares
Jefferson County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 79% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Oregon - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
White 35.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Jefferson County Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County Sd 509j reports $19,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warm Springs K-8 Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madras Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buff Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metolius Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson County Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson County Middle School?
Jefferson County Middle School has 426 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madras, OR. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson County Middle School?
94.5% of students at Jefferson County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson County Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Madras, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson County Middle School?
Jefferson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson County Middle School rank among public schools in Madras?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson County Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Madras, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madras on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Sd 509j?
Besides Jefferson County Middle School, Jefferson County Sd 509j also operates Madras High School (768 students), Warm Springs K-8 Academy (499 students), and Madras Elementary School (384 students). See the Jefferson County Sd 509j district page for the complete list.