Jefferson Central School vs. Worcester School
Should I attend Jefferson Central School or Worcester School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Worcester School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jefferson Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Worcester School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
157 students
316 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3188 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3198 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
18
Kindergarten Students
9
25
Grade 1 Students
8
18
Grade 2 Students
12
19
Grade 3 Students
8
16
Grade 4 Students
11
23
Grade 5 Students
12
25
Grade 6 Students
12
17
Grade 7 Students
9
24
Grade 8 Students
15
24
Grade 9 Students
13
34
Grade 10 Students
13
26
Grade 11 Students
11
22
Grade 12 Students
19
24
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
94%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%