Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Jefferson Academy's student population of 591 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Jefferson Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Jefferson Academy is ranked #421 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Jefferson Academy often compared to?
Jefferson Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ascent Academies Of Utah Farmington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Academy?
591 students attend Jefferson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jefferson Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Academy?
Jefferson Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jefferson Academy offer ?
Jefferson Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson Academy part of?
Jefferson Academy is part of Jefferson Academy School District.
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