Serving 82 students in grades 10-12, Jefferson Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Learning Center's student population of 82 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
82 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Bearcats!
School Rankings
Jefferson Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Learning Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3311 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Learning Center's ranking?
Jefferson Learning Center is ranked #3311 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Learning Center is 70-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Jefferson Learning Center?
82 students attend Jefferson Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Jefferson Learning Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Learning Center?
Jefferson Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Learning Center offer ?
Jefferson Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Jefferson Learning Center part of?
Jefferson Learning Center is part of Sherman Independent School District.
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