Jefferson Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arlington, Virginia 22204 · Arlington County Public Schools
#96 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#1160 of 15,369 nationally
About Jefferson Middle
Jefferson Middle is a public middle located in Arlington, in the Arlington County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,120 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 96th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,120.
There are 36 schools in Arlington; Jefferson Middle ranks 22nd of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
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 Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
629 students · 129 m away
Montessori Public School of Arlington
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students · 749 m away
Long Branch Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students · 864 m away
Barcroft Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 1.3 km away
Barrett Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students · 1.4 km away
Randolph Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 1.5 km away
Arlington Community High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
156 students · 2.0 km away
Arlington Science Focus School
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students · 2.3 km away
Washington-Liberty High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,044 students · 2.3 km away
Hoffman-Boston Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Harmony Middle
Hamilton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,115 students
Tuckahoe Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,114 students
Grace E. Metz Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,111 students
Bull Run Middle
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,129 students
Manchester Middle
North Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,109 students
Trailside Middle
Ashburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,131 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Middle a good school?
Jefferson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 82.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #96 of 340 in Virginia. 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 Middle rank in Virginia?
Jefferson Middle ranks #96 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #1160 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle?
Jefferson Middle had 1,120 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.