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Jefferson Middle School Academy

DCPS School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 6–8

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 801 7TH STREET SW Phone 202-729-3270 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Angela Goff
(202) 729-3270
angela.goff@k12.dc.gov
Learn more about special education feeder patterns in DCPS

School Hours 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

After care available_{No Cost}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2018-19 STAR RATING(CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

About this school

Jefferson strives to be the best middle school in D.C. for all students. We have produced significant increases in ELA and Math proficiency on PARCC and other assessments over the last five years.

Feeder Pattern

Eastern High School

Specialized Programs

Blended Learning
Interscholastic Sports
Restorative Justice Program

Additional Enrichment Offered

Project Lead the Way, Music, Dance, We The Girls, Kid Power, JA Student Book Club and other programs can be found on the JA Website

Points of Pride

• Jefferson Middle School Academy will be the best college preparatory middle school in Washington, DC for ALL learners.
• Jefferson PRIDE: Prepared for Learning: Responsible in Our Words & Actions; Inclusive of all people: Determined to persevere: Excellence in all we do.
• Jefferson Middle School Academy is committed to cultivating a learning environment that promotes wellness, kindness and inclusion.

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school's DC CAPE and accountability scores by visiting the DC School Report Card website. Learn more about this school’s DC public school programming at their DCPS School Profile Page. Learn more about this school’s Historic Waitlist offers, seats, and applications in prior lottery cycles.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 409 Student Demographics

88% Black/African-American

1% Asian

6% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

3% White non-Hispanic

1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences 1. Sibling Attending
2. Sibling Offered Additional Resources

School Report Card

DCPS Profiles

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

6

45

25

7

10

8

5

11

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at osse@dc.gov.}

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