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Jefferson Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 292 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted October 2, 2012

My daughter is in Kindergarten at Jefferson. The teacher is overwhelmed. She doesnt adjust her teaching to meet individual needs. My daughter is bored because the teacher is going at the pace of some of the slower children. Parent concerns are ignored.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2012

I have both of my children attendnig Jefferson, The have great caring teachers and they enjoy their friends, They both are learning great things and the teachers are helping them extend their knowldge in math and reading.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2011

Jefferson Elementary serves students from around the world. The staff works hard to make every child feel welcome and successful. The small groupings have shown students academic growth at each grade level. This is a grat community school that supports all students.


Posted April 7, 2011

This school's strength is in it's diversity. There are students from many different countries and cultures. The teachers and principal work hard to embrace the different cultures and create a very supportive, accepting atmosphere.


Posted April 7, 2011

Jefferson Elementary is filled with alot of student diversity. The staff is dedicated and hard working. They are faced with more challenges then an avarage school and work extra hard to help ALL students become sucessful.


Posted June 1, 2010

this school is terrible. teachers are great but leadership within the school is lacking. communication is terrible. Do not recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 81% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 79% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 75% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students76%
Female78%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title I76%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)56%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Title I88%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)72%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female89%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Title I84%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)67%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students70%
Female88%
Male57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Title I70%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Title I80%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female88%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Title I76%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students56%
Female65%
Male50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Title I55%
Special education31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)17%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students56%
Female61%
Male52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Title I54%
Special education39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)21%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female82%
Male58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Title I67%
Special education54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)17%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students40%
Female39%
Male41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Title I40%
Special education31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students52%
Female59%
Male45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Title I52%
Special education50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students48%
Female54%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Title I48%
Special education33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)7%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female77%
Male65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Title I72%
Special education67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)40%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 63% 81%
Hispanic 18% 14%
Black 15% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 South Latah St
Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 854-5260

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