Jefferson Middle
Port Arthur, TX · Port Arthur ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
1,505th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
2200 JEFFERSON DR, Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409)984-4860NCES ID 483540004001Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Middle 1,505th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 783 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 847 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.2% | 60.7% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Black | 34.7% | 30.2% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 7.4% | 3.3% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 3.1% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $129K in zip 77642 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Jefferson Middle in?
Jefferson Middle is part of the Port Arthur ISD district in Port Arthur, Texas.
Is Jefferson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Middle 1,505th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle?
Hispanic 61%, Black 30%, Asian 3%, American Indian 3% (847 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77642 is $129K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.