Jefferson Middle School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(09-10)
65-69%
81%
(09-10)
80-84%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)
1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)
1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)
70%
29%
Black
(09-10)
1%
6%
White
(09-10)
27%
60%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
65%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
168 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Jefferson Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jefferson Middle School part of?
Jefferson Middle School is part of Rocky Ford School District No. R2.

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