Serving 267 students in grades 5-6, Jefferson Elementary 5th/6th ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)48%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary 5th/6th?
267 students attend Jefferson Elementary 5th/6th.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jefferson Elementary 5th/6th students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary 5th/6th?
Jefferson Elementary 5th/6th has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary 5th/6th offer ?
Jefferson Elementary 5th/6th offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Jefferson Elementary 5th/6th part of?
Jefferson Elementary 5th/6th is part of Jefferson Schools (Monroe).
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