Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson School serves a centrally located attendance zone in Holland, MI, covering approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson's student population of 254 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
254 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jefferson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1878 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson's ranking?
Jefferson is ranked #1878 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Jefferson often compared to?
Jeffersonis often viewed alongside schools like West, Vanderbilt Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson?
254 students attend Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jefferson students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson?
Jefferson has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jefferson offer ?
Jefferson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jefferson part of?
Jefferson is part of Holland City School District.
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