Jefferson Middle School
Champaign, IL · Champaign CUSD 4 · Grades 6 - 8
472nd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 31%· Stable
Jefferson Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Middle School 472nd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 31th in 2025.
Jefferson Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Jefferson Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 711 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32.2% | 46.4% | ▲ 14.2 pts | |
| White | 43.8% | 29.3% | ▼ 14.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 10.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 9.4% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 8.8% | 4.6% | ▼ 4.2 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Middle School
Typical home value $205K in zip 61821 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jefferson Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Edison Middle SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.9 mi away496th of 685
ELA 39% · Math 27% - 3Franklin Middle SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 2.1 mi away522nd of 685
ELA 36% · Math 27% - 1Urbana Middle SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 4 mi away651st of 685
ELA 21% · Math 12% - 5Unity Jr High SchoolTolono CUSD 7 · 7.7 mi away374th of 685
ELA 54% · Math 31% - 9Mahomet-Seymour Jr High SchoolMahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 · 9.4 mi away101st of 685
ELA 74% · Math 59% - 10St Joseph Middle SchoolSt Joseph CCSD 169 · 13 mi away43rd of 685
ELA 83% · Math 66% - 4Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr High SchBlue Ridge CUSD 18 · 13.7 mi away434th of 685
ELA 49% · Math 27% - 9Prairieview-Ogden Jr High SchPrairieview-Ogden CCSD 197 · 15 mi away81st of 685
ELA 86% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Middle School in?
Jefferson Middle School is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 district in Champaign, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Middle School 472nd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
Black 46%, White 29%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 9% (711 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61821 is $205K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.