Serving 10 students in grades 7-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
50%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
50%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
20%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Alternative Junior High School?
10 students attend Jefferson Alternative Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jefferson Alternative Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Alternative Junior High School?
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Alternative Junior High School offer ?
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jefferson Alternative Junior High School part of?
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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