Jefferson Academy
Jefferson Academy serves 894 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 3-5
- Students: 894 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jefferson Academy's student population of 894 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 2196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
17%
Black
7%
36%
White
79%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Jefferson Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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