Jefferson School
Tel:
(620) 332-1875
Jefferson School serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jefferson School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jefferson School's student population of 579 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 579 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson School is 0.42, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #441 out of 1265 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 20% |
| Black | 7% | 7% |
| White | 75% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Independence School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Jefferson School is Independence Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Independence Independence Senior High School Grades: PK-12 | 592 students
0.3 miles
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815 0.3 PK-12 592 - Independence Eisenhower Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 472 students
0.6 miles
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854 0.6 PK-2 472 - Independence Independence Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 500 students
0.6 miles
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836 0.6 6-8 500 - Cherryvale Cherryvale Senior / Middle School Grades: 7-12 | 345 students
9.5 miles
700 S Carson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100 9.5 7-12 345 - Cherryvale Lincoln Central Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 351 students
9.6 miles
401 E Main
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8140 9.6 PK-6 351
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