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Jefferson Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Champaign, Illinois · Champaign CUSD 4
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students711
Student:Teacher13.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch60%
Title INo
Jefferson
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
711
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
60%+6.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Jefferson Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Champaign, Illinois. The school enrolls 711 students. It is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictChampaign CUSD 4
County17019
CityChampaign
ZIP61821
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170942000550

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment711
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino9.9%
Black / African American7.6%
Asian38.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native32.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
9.9%
Black
7.6%
Asian
38.0%
Two+
11.9%
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.

FRL %60%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)