Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School 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 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson-Houston Elementary serves the eastern part of Alexandria, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School's student population of 506 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1684 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy and Black
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School's ranking?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School is ranked #1684 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School often compared to?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 Schoolis 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 School?
506 students attend Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School offer ?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School part of?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School is part of Alexandria City School District.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School located?
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School is located in the Old Town West neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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