J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School (Closed 2026)

331 Copse Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-3, J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
407 students

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
#45 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

80-84%
41%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

75-79%
50%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
8%
32%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data

Black
1%
12%

Showing 2007–2025. View full 32-year historical data

White
84%
46%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
16%
0.29

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School's ranking?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
407 students attend J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School offer ?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School part of?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is part of Madison School District.

School Calendar

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