Jefferson Academy
Rating
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(706) 367-2300
Jefferson Academy serves 850 students in grades 3-5.
Jefferson Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Jefferson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jefferson Academy's student population of 850 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 850 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Rankings
Jefferson Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #186 out of 2196 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 9% | 37% |
| White | 78% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson Academy is Jefferson High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jefferson Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jefferson Jefferson Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 869 students10
0.1 miles
100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882 0.1 6-8 869 - Jefferson Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 902 students
0.4 miles
415 Hoschton St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242 0.4 PK-2 902 - Jefferson Jefferson High School Math: 69% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,103 student10
0.5 miles
575 Washington St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881 0.5 9-12 1,103 - Jefferson Jackson County High School Math: 56% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,190 student10
1.3 miles
1668 Winder Hwy
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-5003 1.3 9-12 1,190 - Jefferson Gum Springs Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 858 students10
6.0 miles
600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580 6 PK-5 858
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