Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Academy's student population of 502 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Academy's ranking?
Jefferson Academy is ranked #386 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Jefferson Academy often compared to?
Jefferson Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ascent Academies Of Utah Farmington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Academy?
502 students attend Jefferson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jefferson Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Academy?
Jefferson Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jefferson Academy offer ?
Jefferson Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson Academy part of?
Jefferson Academy is part of Jefferson Academy School District.
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