Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(508) 541-2140
- Jefferson Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 336 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #468 out of 1666 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 20% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 85% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Franklin High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Remington Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Franklin Remington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 441 students
0.0 miles
628 Washington Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2130 0.0 6-8 441 - Franklin Parmenter Grades: K-5 | 323 students
1.8 miles
235 Wachusett Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5281 1.8 K-5 323 - Franklin Davis Thayer Grades: K-5 | 231 students
2.4 miles
137 West Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5263 2.4 K-5 231 - Franklin Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 443 students
2.7 miles
201 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-3434 2.7 K-8 443 - Franklin Franklin High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,787 student
2.8 miles
218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-2600 2.8 9-12 1,787
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