Jefferson Co Youth Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 13 students in grades 7-10, Jefferson Co Youth Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
13 students

Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
<50%
51%
(18-19)
<50%
47%
Black
100%
13%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00

Showing 2011–2024. View full 27-year historical data

(22-23)
76.9%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
56%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 29-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX 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 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Co Youth Academy?
13 students attend Jefferson Co Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jefferson Co Youth Academy students are Black.
What grades does Jefferson Co Youth Academy offer ?
Jefferson Co Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Jefferson Co Youth Academy part of?
Jefferson Co Youth Academy is part of Beaumont Independent School District.

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