Thomas Jefferson School serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Thomas Jefferson School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson School's student population of 491 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3137 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
58%
6%
Black
27%
17%
White
12%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson School is ranked #3137 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School?
491 students attend Thomas Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Thomas Jefferson School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson School?
Thomas Jefferson School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Thomas Jefferson School part of?
Thomas Jefferson School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
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