Jefferson Leadership Academies

750 Euclid Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,005 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Leadership Academies ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jefferson Leadership Academies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Jefferson Leadership Academies's student population of 1,005 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,005 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
Campus Size
5
School Mascot
Jaguars

School Rankings

Jefferson Leadership Academies ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Leadership Academies is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4346 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
27%
34%
47%
47%
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Jaguars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Leadership Academies's ranking?
Jefferson Leadership Academies is ranked #4346 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jefferson Leadership Academies often compared to?
Jefferson Leadership Academiesis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers Middle School, Stanford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Leadership Academies?
1,005 students attend Jefferson Leadership Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jefferson Leadership Academies students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 4% 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 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson Leadership Academies located?
Jefferson Leadership Academies is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Eastside.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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