Thomas Jefferson Middle School
LODI, NJ · Lodi School District · Grades 6-8
162nd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson Middle School 162nd of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — declining.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 677 students tested
Thomas Jefferson Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 705 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.8% | 60.3% | ▲ 15.5 pts | |
| White | 30.8% | 21.6% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.6% | 8.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 13.1% | 7.8% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 0.1% | ▼ 2.7 pts |
Homes near Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Typical home value $630K in zip 07644 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Hasbrouck Heights Middle SchoolHasbrouck Heights School District · 1.1 mi away136th of 440
ELA 69% · Math 57% - 1Muhammad Ali School Number 23Passaic City School District · 1.4 mi away415th of 440
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 1Ellen Ochoa School Number 22Passaic City School District · 1.4 mi away426th of 440
ELA 12% · Math 12% - 3Garfield Middle SchoolGarfield Public School District · 1.6 mi away339th of 440
ELA 45% · Math 24% - 8Wood-Ridge Intermediate SchoolWood-Ridge School District · 2 mi away101st of 440
ELA 73% · Math 62% - 7Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20Passaic City School District · 2.1 mi away142nd of 440
ELA 74% · Math 51% - 8Maywood Avenue SchoolMaywood School District · 2.4 mi away122nd of 440
ELA 70% · Math 59% - 5Classical Academy Charter School of CliftonClassical Academy Charter School of Clifton · 2.6 mi away · charter244th of 440
ELA 53% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Middle School in?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is part of the Lodi School District district in LODI, New Jersey.
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson Middle School 162nd of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Hispanic 60%, White 22%, Asian 9%, Black 8% (705 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Jefferson Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07644 is $630K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 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.