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Public middle school · Palatine CCSD 15

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Hoffman Est, IL · NCES 173042006940

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

621

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

41.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois middle enrollment

73th percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

614

Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 621 reported students.

State peer staffing position

84th percentile

15:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Hoffman Est. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Palatine CCSD 15. NCES reports 621 students for 2024–25.

Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.1%) and Asian (30.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Thomas Jefferson Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
11.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
Not reported
Nurses (FTE)
Not reported
Psychologists (FTE)
Not reported
Social workers (FTE)
Not reported

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White55.1%
  • Hispanic6.4%
  • Black2.9%
  • Asian30.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Palatine CCSD 15

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Walter R Sundling Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

679 reported students

Carl Sandburg Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

468 reported students

Winston Campus Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

847 reported students

Plum Grove Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,128 reported students

Central Road Elem School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

620 reported students

Lake Louise Elem School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

608 reported students

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