Jefferson Middle School
Olympia, WA · Olympia School District · Grades 6-8
54th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 86%▼ Declining
Jefferson Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Middle School 54th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 86% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 95th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 440 students tested
Jefferson Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 424 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.2% | 53.1% | ▼ 14.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 14.9% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.5% | 13.2% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 11.8% | 11.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 5.2% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Middle School
Typical home value $581K in zip 98502 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jefferson Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 1.3 mi away143rd of 381
ELA 49% · Math 43% - 7Reeves Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 1.9 mi away121st of 381
ELA 54% · Math 43% - 9Washington Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 3.6 mi away57th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 57% - 8Tumwater Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 4.2 mi away112th of 381
ELA 58% · Math 44% - 6Chinook Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 4.8 mi away186th of 381
ELA 52% · Math 29% - 6Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 5.6 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 8George Bush Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 5.8 mi away106th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 9Aspire Performing Arts AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 6.8 mi away39th of 381
ELA 71% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Middle School in?
Jefferson Middle School is part of the Olympia School District district in Olympia, Washington.
Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Middle School 54th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
White 53%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 12% (424 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98502 is $581K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.