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1407 Sunset Avenue, Madera, CA 93637-2901
Summary
Thomas Jefferson Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 24th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 14.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 14.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 791/1,204 (34th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,044/1,204 (13th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 948 |
| Low-Income Students | 831 (87.7%) |
| English Learners | 196 (20.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 1.7 points over the full period.
•Math +1.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 33.3% to 40.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 791 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
7.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 5% to 29%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.5% to 15.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,044 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 16.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Thomas Jefferson Middle compare within the district?
Thomas Jefferson Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–8 schools in Madera Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks No. 791 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,044 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Thomas Jefferson Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.5% meet the reading standard and 13.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Thomas Jefferson Middle compare with other schools in Madera?
Thomas Jefferson Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Madera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MaderaHow does Thomas Jefferson Middle compare with other schools in Madera County?
Thomas Jefferson Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 7–8 schools in Madera County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Madera CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson MiddleThis school | 14.4% | 37.0% |
| Jack G. Desmond Middle | 14.3% | 28.1% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | 10.8% | 16.9% |
