Enrollment
426
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson County Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson County Middle School
Jefferson County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Madras, Oregon, enrolling 426 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 94.5% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 426 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (36%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jefferson County Sd 509j also operates Madras High School (768 students) and Warm Springs K-8 Academy (499 students) alongside Jefferson County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson County Middle School compares
Jefferson County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Sd 509j, which includes Jefferson County Middle School.
$17,271
Per student
-5%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 56.0%
Federal 22.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson County Middle School a good school?
Jefferson County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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