Jefferson

Jefferson School is located at 7500 West Linne Rd., Tracy, CA 95304. It serves students in grades 5 through 8. Enrollment is reported at 522 students. The student–teacher ratio is 23:1. The campus population consists of approximately 50% male and 50% female learners. According to state assessment data reflected in academic performance summaries, around 66% of students meet mathematics proficiency standards and about 71% meet reading proficiency benchmarks on California’s standardized exams. Jefferson operates as a public middle school-grade campus within the Jefferson Elementary School District, offering a core academic program alongside Gifted & Talented and enriched coursework designed to support higher-order learning and strong academic outcomes. The school operates according to a model that is based on attendance, and it aligns its grade-span progression with the local middle and upper grade levels that are found within the Jefferson Elementary School District. Local housing values in Tracy commonly list in the mid-$600,000 range, consistent with broader residential market dynamics near central Tracy campuses. At its current performance level and relative to statewide public middle school averages, Jefferson School is categorized among the best middle schools in California.

Jefferson is now taking applications for students who want to attend school in 2026–2027. Families who want to enroll their children for the next school year can still do so during the enrollment period. The process is still going on, so students can apply before the next school year.

Q1. What makes Jefferson stand out academically in Tracy?

Ans. Jefferson offers a full middle school curriculum that helps students get ready for high school classes.

Q2. How does Jefferson help students get guidance?

Ans. Jefferson provides school counseling services that help students plan their studies, get organized, and grow socially.

Q3. What kinds of activities are documented at Jefferson that get students involved?

Ans. Jefferson organizes leadership activities and structured campus programs that encourage students to get involved.

Q4. What kinds of enrichment activities does Jefferson offer?

Ans. Jefferson's middle school program includes electives in the performing arts and other areas of study.

Q5. How does Jefferson make official announcements?

Ans. The district's communication platforms send attendance notifications and schoolwide updates to Jefferson families electronically.