Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Jefferson International Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
9%
Black
41%
18%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson International Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson International Academy Elementary School?
205 students attend Jefferson International Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson International Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson International Academy Elementary School?
Jefferson International Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson International Academy Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson International Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Jefferson International Academy Elementary School part of?
Jefferson International Academy Elementary School is part of Jefferson International Academy School District.
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