Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jefferson-houston Pk-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson-houston Pk-8's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson-houston Pk-8 is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
50%
22%
White
20%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson-houston Pk-8's ranking?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 is ranked #1669 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Jefferson-houston Pk-8 often compared to?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8is often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson-houston Pk-8?
641 students attend Jefferson-houston Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jefferson-houston Pk-8 students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson-houston Pk-8?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson-houston Pk-8 offer ?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson-houston Pk-8 part of?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 is part of Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District.
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