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Thomas Jefferson Middle School

450 DIVISION STREET, EDISON, NJ, 08817

Ranked 130 of 257 in New Jersey

Top schools in Edison
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

450 DIVISION STREET, EDISON, NJ, 08817

About Thomas Jefferson Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 50% in Reading.
75
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
948
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 12.97%
Asian 45.46%
Hispanic 22.89%
Black 15.19%
Two+ Races 2.95%
Native Am. 0.42%
White
12.97%
Asian
45.46%
Hispanic
22.89%
Black
15.19%
Two+ Races
2.95%
Native Am.
0.42%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 948
47.26%
448 Female
52.74%
500 Male

Student Population

948 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

316 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Contact Information

Address

450 DIVISION STREET, EDISON, NJ, 08817

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Phone

(732) 650-5290

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TOP 130 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thomas Jefferson Middle School

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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 — 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: 8:25 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 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

There is a lot of excitement at Thomas Jefferson Middle School! The school recently held a successful "Night in Gotham" event and is getting ready for its yearly Book Joy event, which celebrates reading and the community. Students are also showing off their creativity through Digital Citizenship Week and other events and projects that encourage responsible technology use. The Student Council at the school is also making a difference with events like the 11th Annual Coat Drive.

FAQ

Q1. What does Thomas Jefferson Middle do to make learning fun?

Ans. Lessons that are based on projects, activities that require students to work together, and exercises that require students to work together all spark curiosity, critical thinking, and active participation.

Q2. What kinds of creative programs does Thomas Jefferson offer?

Ans. Students can express themselves and improve their artistic skills through programs in music, theater, visual arts, and creative writing.

Q3. How do you take care of students' health?

Ans. Students can deal with stress and stay emotionally strong by going to wellness workshops, getting counseling, and doing mindfulness activities.

Q4. What kinds of leadership roles can students take on?

Ans. Student councils, peer mentoring, and team projects help students become more confident, work well with others, and take responsibility.

Q5. How does Thomas Jefferson get families and the community involved?

Ans. Family events, volunteer projects, and partnerships with the community all help people get involved and build strong relationships between schools and communities.

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
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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
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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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