Jefferson International Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Jefferson International Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
≤10%
37%
(17-18)
≤10%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
48%
9%
Black
41%
18%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Jefferson International Academy School District
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson International Academy Elementary School?
205 students attend Jefferson International Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson International Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson International Academy Elementary School?
Jefferson International Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson International Academy Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson International Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Jefferson International Academy Elementary School part of?
Jefferson International Academy Elementary School is part of Jefferson International Academy School District.

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