Jefferson Middle School
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 228-5900
District: Arlington County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 1121 students
Jefferson Middle School, a public school located in Arlington, VA, serves grades 6-8 in the Arlington County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Jefferson Middle School is a public school located in Arlington, VA. 1121 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
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This school has been on a steady decline, getting worse every year. Every parent we interact with seems to all agree that the school is nothing special. None of the kids we have to our house seem to like the school. The office staff is rude to parents and the principal seems to be there just there for the paycheck since she never interacts with kids. We regret sending our son to TJ.
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My daughter went to Fleet for elementary and there was a ton of parent engagement, parents being in the loop, student resources, and just an all around caring and helpful staff. Since we have been at Tj the parents hear little to nothing from teachers, I even reached out once to let all of her teachers know she was going on break and got zero response.
Posted: September 13, 2023
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Posted: September 13, 2023
Most teachers have checked out. A few good ones are overwhelmed. One of the teachers pretty much told me to get my kid to a different school if I could. That alone speaks for itself.
The system gave up on homework. Half the teachers took weeks to grade exams and provide feedback. We took the teacher's advice and moved to a new area.
Posted: September 13, 2023
Posted: July 7, 2023
This school is plagued by fights and terrible language. Do not expect any principal information regarding fights, language, vaping, weapons or incidents your children tell you about. Our older child (now in college) had a great experience at TJ but it is no longer the good school it was.
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This is a very good school, as someone who is in garbage gunston, this is 40x better.
Posted: January 11, 2023
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5 stars. Teachers are already responsive when questions need answered
Posted: September 12, 2013
Top Notch Academic! Great kids, great teachers, great administrators at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Kids, and parents very happpy at TJ!
Posted: September 12, 2013
Top middle school in the area. The IB program sets Thomas Jefferson apart from other middle school in Arlington. Teachers are reacheable and approachable, they do work really hard together with the administrators to make students excel and reach their goals - to do better in all other areas not only academically. The school do breed some of the brightest in the area. Great location, just south of Ballston on S Glebe Rd. in an area that is safe and central, surrounded by some affluent neighborhood. Kids are recognized for their achievement and contribution. Great to see the IB program principles in action at TJ. The kids are great, there is no bullying. Great community overall at TJ - that is PTA, kids and the whole TJ family and community. My kids love TJ, they are busy with school work, endless activities, sports and serious clubs at TJ. They talk about how the teachers make their learning fun yet challenging! Simply the Best of the Best! Highly recommend TJ to parents - new comers and to all parents out there.
Posted: August 19, 2013
This school is the best middle school that I have seen so far. They create so many activities and field trips that we really enjoy. the building is in the best condition so we don't get bored at all in class. the teachers are great because they don't give up on us. There is always choices to like come after school or during lunch. The rules they have are agreeable with the students. Its a school where the students voice matters too. I am always looking forward to going the next year because I love the building I love how friendly the teachers are, and well they make learning fun. Especially the teachers they make games during class that makes us understand more about that particular subject. I really love this school also because when we have big activities like honor roll its really a great moment because they give us choices and actually give us something that proves that our hard work paid off. its really a school that I would recommend to anyone. And my favorite part about this school is that its an IB school.
Posted: July 30, 2013
This is just my first year, but I really enjoyed it. One of the best things about T.J is that's it is an IB school. Another thing is that they start talking about college in MIDDLE SCHOOL which is great. I really love Thomas Jefferson Middle school and the staff is also wonderful.
Posted: December 24, 2012
Great school. We are new to Arlington and had some concerns about being "south of 50." Thankfully, we have been pleasantly surprised. TJ has been great, our kids have had a relatively easy time transitioning in and the teachers have gone out of their way to reach out to our girls. Academics have been top notch and we have really appreciated the level of effort that the staff has put into making sure that our kids are being challenged and that they are obtaining a mastery of their material. Overall, I can't say enough good things about TJ - we are definitely looking forward to the next two years.
Posted: December 5, 2012
I love TJ!!!The teachers are amazing and I've learned a lot! If your looking for a wonderful, caring school, you've found one!
Posted: October 2, 2012
At first it was just like any other school. Now i have fit in well I don't get bullied, I have friends etc. Overall it's a good school
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 2 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 2.1 mi | |
| 3 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 4 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 5 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 6 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 7 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.7 mi | |
| 8 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.7 mi | |
| 9 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 4.7 mi | |
| 10 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5 mi | |
| 11 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5 mi | |
| 12 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 13 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 5.8 mi | |
| 14 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.9 mi | |
| 15 | Wilton Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.9 mi | |
| 16 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 6.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 1.8 mi | |
| 2 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 3 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 3.6 mi | |
| 4 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 4.3 mi | |
| 5 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 6 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 5.2 mi | |
| 7 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 8 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 6 mi | |
| 9 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 6.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Myer | 1.2 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 1.2 mi. |
| Pentagon | 2.2 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 2.9 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 4.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 4.5 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 4.7 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 5.3 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 5.5 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 6.1 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 9.1 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 11.3 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 12 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 19.1 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 19.9 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 24.7 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 29.9 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 33.7 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 34.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 36.3 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 36.6 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 43.1 mi. |
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