Jefferson Middle School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades 6 - 8
679th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Jefferson Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Middle School 679th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 1th 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 495 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.0% | 56.6% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| White | 37.5% | 26.5% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 12.7% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Middle School
Typical home value $97K in zip 62703 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jefferson Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.2 mi away504th of 685
ELA 41% · Math 24% - 1Washington Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.6 mi away685th of 685
ELA 10% · Math 3% - 8Lincoln Magnet SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.6 mi away140th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 45% - 1U S Grant Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 3.7 mi away667th of 685
ELA 20% · Math 7% - 7Rochester Jr High SchoolRochester CUSD 3A · 5.1 mi away257th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 36% - 8Glenwood Intermediate SchBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 6 mi away196th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 46% - 6Glenwood Middle SchoolBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 6.1 mi away278th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 40% - 6Rochester Intermediate SchoolRochester CUSD 3A · 6.2 mi away303rd of 685
ELA 52% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Middle School in?
Jefferson Middle School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Middle School 679th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
Black 57%, White 27%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 4% (495 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62703 is $97K 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.