Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Jefferson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson School's student population of 104 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥80%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% MT state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
How many students attend Jefferson School?
104 students attend Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Jefferson School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson School offer ?
Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jefferson School part of?
Jefferson School is part of Miles City Elem School District.
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