Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #865 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
390 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
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