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Jefferson Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 697 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 15, 2011

Worst school ever, my son had some very bad experiences at this school, he hated going to school. too many bulies teachers don't care about their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2011

I encourage parents to eat lunch with their children at Jefferson and see that you do not have enough time to eat lunch in a healthy manner I sat down with my child at 11:00am and at 11:02am the lunch (sargeant) was yelling in the lunchroom" we are on a tight schedule and you have to hurry up and eat because at 11:07am you need to be quiet." Other than this problem I think Jefferson is an excellent school. P.S all six students I asked,( 2 girls and 4 boys) agreed that they would like more time and passed on the info to Principal Byers today 1-28-11
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2010

This school has a lot going for it. The teachers really seem to care about their students. This has been the case for all three of mine, even when the teacher and I didn't always see eye to eye. Additionally, their extra curricular activities and events have had a very positive influence on the kids at the school. This is not a surprise when you look at studies about the effects of physical exercise, music, and art has on students. Additionally, some of these fun activities that the kids like bring in much needed funds for the school. An important component that is lagging in the schools today. Furthermore, these activities don't distract from the education of the students. This goes for the advanced student, the special ed student, and everyone in between.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2010

i love this skool and i think the teachers are really nice here and im sad cuz its my last year and if you think the teachers are mean, their not they just want u to learn what their teaching you


Posted March 2, 2010

The teachers are fine. However the administration is more concerned with publicity for her running club and Jefferson Jaunt. These extra curricular activities are just that. What about reading, math, writing and other subjects?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2010

Staff is unhappy with each other, kids are treated negatively,really sad
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2009

This school has been successful at providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment for my children. They have flourished in developing literary and math skills and have always enjoyed their teachers. The faculty has been organized and committed to growth through out the full spectrum of abilites and learning styles (ex. guided reading groups).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2009

This school does not focus on reading and lets kids slip through the cracks. The principal, Ms. Pavlovich, seems to be more interested in being the 'boss' and furtherings her own career than in the best interest of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2007

The school was okay.I had a daughter go there 1-5 grade and a son who started in kindergarten and is now in 4 grade.Mrs.Parks was the best teacher ever!she helped my daughter so much in grade 5!we loved her!some of the other teachers are good too,but there are just too many kids in a class.The teachers really try though.This school is pretty good!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2007

This schools staff does not care about the students needs!
—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.

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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 83% in 2010.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

83 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

101 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
44%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners71%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners53%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students81%
Female78%
Male84%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander54%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners31%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners88%
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners47%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female69%
Male81%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners46%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant75%

Science

All Students59%
Female56%
Male62%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners23%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant59%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 76%
Black 9% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 6%
Hispanic 4% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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11331 Jefferson St NE
Blaine, MN 55434
Phone: (763) 506-2900

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