Serving 180 students in grades 4-8, Jefferson International Academy Intermediate 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
9%
Black
46%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson International Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson International Academy Intermediate?
180 students attend Jefferson International Academy Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson International Academy Intermediate students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson International Academy Intermediate?
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson International Academy Intermediate offer ?
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Jefferson International Academy Intermediate part of?
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate is part of Jefferson International Academy School District.
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