At a glance
Reported students
426
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
297
Jefferson County Middle School: 426 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. 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
- 412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson County Middle School
Jefferson County Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Madras. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Jefferson County SD 509J. NCES reports 426 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 477 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, close to the Oregon median of 18.2:1 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 (50.7%) and White (35.7%). English learners represent 12.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jefferson County Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.32 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 2 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
- 12.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.7%
- Hispanic50.7%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native9.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
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 Jefferson County SD 509J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Madras Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
499 reported students
Buff Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
297 reported students
Metolius Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
246 reported students
Madras High School
High · Grades 09–12
768 reported students
Bridges High School
High · Grades 09–12
62 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buff Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County SD 509J | KG–05 | 297 | 0.9 mi |
| Madras Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County SD 509J | KG–05 | 384 | 0.9 mi |
| Madras High School High · Jefferson County SD 509J | 09–12 | 768 | 0.9 mi |
| Bridges High School High · Jefferson County SD 509J | 09–12 | 62 | 1.3 mi |
| 509J On-Line Elementary · Jefferson County SD 509J | KG–08 | 27 | 1.3 mi |
| Culver Middle School Middle · Culver SD 4 | 06–08 | 162 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson County Middle School
What grades does Jefferson County Middle School serve?
Jefferson County Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Jefferson County SD 509J.
How many students attend Jefferson County Middle School?
Jefferson County Middle School reported 426 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 209 Oregon middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 412 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson County Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 426 students and 25.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jefferson County Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson County Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County SD 509J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Jefferson County Middle School in?
Jefferson County Middle School is part of Jefferson County SD 509J, based in Madras, OR, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson County Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Buff Elementary School (0.9 mi), Madras Elementary School (0.9 mi), Madras High School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.