Jefferson County North Elem/middle
Tel:
(913) 886-3870
- Jefferson County North Elem/middle serves 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Jefferson County North Elem/middle placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jefferson County North Elem/middle places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jefferson County North Elem/middle's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jefferson County North Elem/middle is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Jefferson County North Elem/middle is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #225 out of 1265 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 20% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 96% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County North School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson County North Elem/middle is Jefferson County North High School (7.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School (8.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Atchison County Community Elementary School (8.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Winchester Jefferson County North High School Grades: 9-12 | 139 students
7.0 miles
302 5th Street
Winchester, KS 66097
(913) 774-8515 7.0 9-12 139 - Effingham Atchison County Community Elementary School Grades: PK-6
8.5 miles
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420 8.5 PK-6 n/a - Effingham Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12
8.5 miles
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240 8.5 7-12 n/a - Valley Falls Valley Falls Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 293 students
8.9 miles
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221 8.9 PK-8 293 - Valley Falls Valley Falls High School Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
8.9 miles
601 Elm Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3229 8.9 9-12 90
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