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Public School | Grades 7-8 | Decatur SD 61

Thomas Jefferson Middle School is located in Decatur, IL and is one of 8 middle schools in Decatur School District 61. It is a public school that serves 437 students in grades 7-8.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thomas Jefferson Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Thomas Jefferson Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thomas Jefferson Middle School's students and teachers. more

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4735 East Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521

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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 437

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Thomas Jefferson Middle School had 82% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

49%

Black

40%

Two or More Races

10%

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American Indian/Alaskan Native

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Decatur SD 61 District Spending

$9,047Per Pupil

The Decatur SD 61 spends $9,047 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 48% on instruction, 48% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Decatur SD 61 District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Thomas Jefferson Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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