Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson's student population of 337 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
30%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson's ranking?
Jefferson is ranked #1592 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Jefferson often compared to?
Jeffersonis often viewed alongside schools like West, Vanderbilt Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson?
337 students attend Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson?
Jefferson has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson offer ?
Jefferson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson part of?
Jefferson is part of Holland City School District.
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