At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
948
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
88%+22.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Thomas Jefferson Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Madera, California. The school enrolls 948 students. It is part of the Madera Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictMadera Unified
County6039
CityMadera
ZIP93637
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062334003555
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment948
White6.6%
Hispanic / Latino88.4%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.6%
Hispanic
88.4%
Black
1.3%
Asian
2.2%
Two+
0.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.