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Thomas Jefferson Primary School

Public | PK-5 | 524 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 25, 2010

Every time I have the pleasure to be in Thomas Jefferson with my children I am so pleased and touched by the positive atmosphere & complete focus on kids becoming their best selves. I know District 150 takes some knocks, but TJ is a blessing. The staff are true educators who expect and give their best. We are a proud TJ family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Thomas Jefferson school's staff and administration are hands on educators. The school environment is very positive and building self esteem is at the forefront. Thomas Jefferson has never lost sight of their commitment to excellence in education.


Posted June 6, 2007

I am very pleased with the academic programs at Thomas Jefferson. I believe my children receive much encouragement and are challenged which pushes them to do their best. I am not that satisfied with the availability of the extracurricular activities and neither are my children. There are not many activities available to the children at all. Most of the clubs are for the children who need extra help while those that do not and simply enjoy the activity are just left out. Parents tend to be very involved at T.J. and that's a beautiful thing to see.
—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.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

263 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

263 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

263 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female82%
Male92%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income88%
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)87%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female72%
Male61%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Low income65%
Non-low income71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female72%
Male60%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income62%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female65%
Male63%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income60%
Non-low income79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students51%
Female56%
Male46%
Black34%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Low income46%
Non-low income67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students69%
Female79%
Male59%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Low income69%
Non-low income69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)47%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female76%
Male59%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income71%
Non-low income54%
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 54% 19%
White 32% 53%
Hispanic 9% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2503 N University St
Peoria, IL 61604
Phone: (309) 672-6531

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