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Jefferson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 362 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 21, 2010

Great place for children to grow and learn. Teachers and staff are like one big family!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

Great teachers, great staff, wonderful students and extremely dedicated group of parent volunteers. This is just one of Rockland's small schools with a big, big heart!


Posted May 6, 2010

Jefferson school has some of the most supportive teachers. The teachers and staff definetely make the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

The teachers are fantastic and the children are part of a great school community!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

The teachers, kids and the PAC are all incredible! I wouldn't chose any other elementary school in Rockland.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

We are a small school filled with students, teachers and parents who all care about each other.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

Both my kids went through this school...and my son has special considerations that needed to be made for him. They handle everything with sensitivity and professionalism. Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

This school is made up of dedicated administrators, parents, students and teachers who are determined to make our future leaders smarter, creative and more caring individuals. All involved are determine to make the children and parents more enthusiastic about learning. I wish it were a team effort like this when I was a kid. It really is a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

I have 5 kids at Jefferson School and they have been great with them. Whenever I need to talk to my kids teachers, they are almost avaiable. The teachers are great and the the staff too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

I have a first grader and kindergarten student and their teachers have been wonderful! There are always school sponsored activities and things to be involved in. I am so happy with my children's school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

They have the best teachers and they are great to the kids!


Posted October 4, 2009

Jefferson Elementary is a very proud school w/ wonderful teachers and staff. Parent voluteers are really important and help make this school an even better place for our children. I am very proud to be a Jefferson Elementary School parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2005

My son is entering the 3rd grade in September-The teachers are remarkable! The students are an amazing group of kids. I can not comment on the parent envolement throughout the school, only for myself-I make it my job to know things concerning my son-and the falculty is absolutely supportive of that. The PAC committee is a great group of parents who do an incredable job. Hat's off to Jefferson!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2005

My daughter has been in this school since preschool and I believe the teachers that we have had so far are remarkable. They currently have 2 principals that job share, but together they have a tremendous amount of experience. My daughter is now at the end of her first grade experience and has a love for school and learning, I believe that this has alot to do with the teachers. They communicate well with the parents, send home notices in a timely manner and try to get the community involved in activities.
—Submitted by a staff


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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
55%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
19%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
21%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
25%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students44%
Female53%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students43%
Female47%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students32%
Female45%
Male17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female40%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students55%
Female68%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students46%
Female48%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female36%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
White 86% 70%
Hispanic 7% 14%
Black 3% 8%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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93 George Street
Rockland, MA 02370
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Phone: (781) 871-8400

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