420 North Jefferson St
Ionia, MI 48846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Jefferson School serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Jefferson School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jefferson School's student population of 301 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#2462 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
8%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
81%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Jefferson School?

301 students attend Jefferson School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Jefferson School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson School?

Jefferson School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Jefferson School offer ?

Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Jefferson School part of?

Jefferson School is part of Ionia Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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