Jefferson Alternative Junior High School serves 10 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
50%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
50%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Alternative Junior High School?
10 students attend Jefferson Alternative Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jefferson Alternative Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Alternative Junior High School?
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Alternative Junior High School offer ?
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jefferson Alternative Junior High School part of?
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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