Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
265 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
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