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Jefferson MS

21 Moffett St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15243

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 49 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Jefferson MS

21 Moffett St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15243

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 49 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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About Jefferson MS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 65%
Reading 86%
State average proficiency is 65% in Math and 86% in Reading.
55
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
601
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 82.36%
Asian 6.66%
Hispanic 3.66%
Black 2.16%
Two+ Races 5.16%
Native Am. 0%
White
82.36%
Asian
6.66%
Hispanic
3.66%
Black
2.16%
Two+ Races
5.16%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 601
45.92%
276 Female
54.08%
325 Male

Student Population

601 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

300 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Jefferson MS Contact Information

Address

21 Moffett St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15243

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Phone

(412) 344-2120

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Website

mtlsd.org

TOP 49 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson MS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Jefferson Middle School was praised for how well its students do in school and the programs it offers. The school was called a "School to Watch," which shows that it cares about helping students learn and grow. It has also remained one of the best middle schools in Pennsylvania. Students do their schoolwork and also write programs and projects. These updates show that the school is always focused on academics, getting students involved, and helping them become better people.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Jefferson Middle School different from other middle schools?

Ans. Jefferson Middle School focuses on structured learning with a strong emphasis on academic development and classroom participation.

Q2. How does Jefferson Middle School help students prepare for high school?

Ans. Jefferson Middle School prepares students through consistent academics, skill-building, and structured classroom instruction.

Q3. What kind of classroom experience do students have at Jefferson Middle School?

Ans. Jefferson Middle School students follow a daily schedule with focused lessons, assignments, and guided practice.

Q4. How does Jefferson Middle School support student learning success?

Ans. Jefferson Middle School supports students through structured teaching, regular practice, and academic monitoring.

Q5. How do students build confidence in learning at Jefferson Middle School?

Ans. Jefferson Middle School helps students build confidence through consistent classroom participation and step-by-step learning support.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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