Jefferson vs. Bannon Creek
Should I attend Jefferson or Bannon Creek? 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Bannon Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 686 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jefferson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bannon Creek ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
686 students
458 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
99
56
Grade 1 Students
66
38
Grade 2 Students
85
55
Grade 3 Students
79
54
Grade 4 Students
75
69
Grade 5 Students
62
56
Grade 6 Students
85
53
Grade 7 Students
67
36
Grade 8 Students
68
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
7%
% Hispanic
45%
39%
% Black
23%
32%
% White
9%
11%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
