- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madera, CA
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062334003555
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334003555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Middle grew from 968 students in 2022-23 to 1,026 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.4 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 062334003555 · Madera, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 19.3:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
Thomas Jefferson Middle grew from 968 students in 2022-23 to 1,026 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 49.4 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- Madera High
Madera High
1,869 students
- Madera South H
Madera South High
1,859 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson Middle
948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
865 students
- Jack G. Desmon
Jack G. Desmond Middle
838 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Middle reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle compares
Thomas Jefferson Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$18,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.1%
White 5.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Thomas Jefferson Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack G. Desmond Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Madera
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Standard public school
865 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Jack G. Desmond Middle
Standard public school
838 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ranchos Middle
Standard public school
452 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Standard public school
75 students 37.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~948 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has 948 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 968 (2022-23) → 1,026 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle?
73.6% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle rank among middle schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera Unified?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Middle, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera High (1,869 students), and Madera South High (1,859 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.