Thomas Jefferson Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 · Valparaiso Community Schools
#30 of 335 middle schools in Indiana
#2643 of 15,369 nationally
About Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a public middle located in Valparaiso, in the Valparaiso Community Schools school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 632 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 30th of 335 ranked middle schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 632.
There are 23 schools in Valparaiso; Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks 12th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thomas Jefferson Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 138 m away
Parkview Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
213 students · 1.3 km away
Northview Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students · 1.6 km away
Central Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
131 students · 1.8 km away
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students · 2.1 km away
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,089 students · 2.1 km away
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students · 2.5 km away
Memorial Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 2.5 km away
Flint Lake Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students · 2.5 km away
Washington Twp Middle/High School
Valparaiso · Public high · Grades 6–12
456 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Northside Middle School
Muncie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
Memorial Park Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
New Castle Middle School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
Edgewood Junior High School
Ellettsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
West Noble Middle School
Ligonier · Public middle · Grades 5–8
627 students
George Rogers Clark School
Vincennes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle School a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #30 of 335 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in Indiana?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #30 of 335 middle schools in Indiana and #2643 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School had 632 students in 2025.
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas Jefferson Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.