At a glance
Reported students
375
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
375
Jefferson Middle School: 375 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 413
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Villa Park. It is one of 9 current school records connected to SD 45 DuPage County. NCES reports 375 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, below 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (66.7%) and White (20.3%). English learners represent 41.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Jefferson Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 41.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.3%
- Hispanic66.7%
- Black8%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in SD 45 DuPage County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jackson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
621 reported students
Schafer Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
354 reported students
Ardmore Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
425 reported students
Westmore Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
432 reported students
North Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
434 reported students
District 45 Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
189 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle School Middle · SD 45 DuPage County | 06–08 | 621 | 1.9 mi |
| John E Albright Middle School Middle · Salt Creek SD 48 | 06–08 | 183 | 2.1 mi |
| Indian Trail Jr High School Middle · Addison SD 4 | 06–08 | 1,111 | 2.5 mi |
| Sandburg Middle School Middle · Elmhurst SD 205 | 06–08 | 633 | 3 mi |
| Bryan Middle School Middle · Elmhurst SD 205 | 06–08 | 687 | 3 mi |
| Churchville Middle School Middle · Elmhurst SD 205 | 06–08 | 489 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
What grades does Jefferson Middle School serve?
Jefferson Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in SD 45 DuPage County.
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School reported 375 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 413 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 375 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jefferson Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on SD 45 DuPage County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jefferson Middle School in?
Jefferson Middle School is part of SD 45 DuPage County, based in Villa Park, IL, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jackson Middle School (1.9 mi), John E Albright Middle School (2.1 mi), Indian Trail Jr High School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.