Serving 526 students in grades 4-6, Jefferson Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Jefferson Intermediate ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Intermediate is 0.21, 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.
Jefferson Intermediate is ranked #133 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Intermediate?
526 students attend Jefferson Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jefferson Intermediate students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Intermediate?
Jefferson Intermediate has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Intermediate offer ?
Jefferson Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Intermediate part of?
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