Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jefferson Schools K-12 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Jefferson Schools K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3400 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
60%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Schools K-12's ranking?
Jefferson Schools K-12 is ranked #3400 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Schools K-12?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Schools K-12 is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jefferson Schools K-12?
663 students attend Jefferson Schools K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jefferson Schools K-12 students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Schools K-12?
Jefferson Schools K-12 has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Schools K-12 offer ?
Jefferson Schools K-12 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Schools K-12 part of?
Jefferson Schools K-12 is part of Jefferson School District.
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