For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 696 students in Jefferson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Jefferson School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,235 Schools
# Students
696 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
159,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Jefferson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
36%
# Black Students
430 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
62%
21%
# White Students
145 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
21%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
47
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,227 is higher than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,838 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,227
$12,135
Spending / Student
$10,838
$11,783
Best Jefferson School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County Elementary A Somerset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 David Rd
Miami, FL 33143
(850) 997-3555
Miami, FL 33143
(850) 997-3555
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 David Rd
Miami, FL 33143
(850) 997-3555
Miami, FL 33143
(850) 997-3555
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 David Rd
Miami, FL 33143
(850) 997-3555
Miami, FL 33143
(850) 997-3555
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
1490 W Washington St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
1490 W Washington St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District manages 6 public schools serving 696 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District is ranked #72 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson School District?
62% of Jefferson School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Jefferson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,838 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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