Jefferson West Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Meriden, Kansas 66512 · Jefferson West
#57 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#8478 of 15,369 nationally
About Jefferson West Middle
Jefferson West Middle is a public middle located in Meriden, in the Jefferson West school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 276 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 57th of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 276.
There are 3 schools in Meriden; Jefferson West Middle ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Jefferson West Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson West Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jefferson West High
Meriden · Public high · Grades 9–12
247 students · 143 m away
Jefferson West Elementary School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students · 510 m away
North Fairview
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students · 9.7 km away
Northern Hills Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students · 10 km away
Seaman Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students · 10 km away
Seaman High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,190 students · 12 km away
Elmont Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students · 13 km away
Royal Valley High
Hoyt · Public high · Grades 9–12
223 students · 14 km away
Royal Valley Elementary
Hoyt · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students · 14 km away
Lawrence Gardner High School
Topeka · Public high · Grades 7–12
111 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Pauline South Intermediate
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
277 students
Hiawatha Middle School
Hiawatha · Public middle · Grades 5–8
278 students
Hesston Middle
Hesston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
273 students
Parsons Middle School
Parsons · Public middle · Grades 6–8
273 students
Royal Valley Middle School
Mayetta · Public middle · Grades 5–8
270 students
Liberty Middle School
Pratt · Public middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson West Middle a good school?
Jefferson West Middle has a Success Index (US) of 46.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #57 of 205 in Kansas. 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 Jefferson West Middle rank in Kansas?
Jefferson West Middle ranks #57 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #8478 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson West Middle?
Jefferson West Middle had 276 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson West Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson West Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson West Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson West Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.