Jefferson Leadership Academies
Jefferson Leadership Academies serves 1,032 students in grades 6-8.
Jefferson Leadership Academies placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,032 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Leadership Academies's student population of 1,032 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,032 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Leadership Academies is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Leadership Academies is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3946 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Leadership Academies?
1,032 students attend Jefferson Leadership Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jefferson Leadership Academies students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Leadership Academies?
Jefferson Leadership Academies has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jefferson Leadership Academies offer ?
Jefferson Leadership Academies offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jefferson Leadership Academies part of?
Jefferson Leadership Academies is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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