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Teacher quality
Principal leadership
Parent involvement
I think that Jefferson is a perfect 10 if you want your child to get an excellent education that they can take into adulthood
—Submitted by a parent
My daughter has attended Jeffereson since kindergarten and now is in 5th grade. Every teacher she has had, both homeroom and specialty (music, art, gym, etc) has been excellent. They do an extraordinary job meeting the needs of students with a staggering array of special needs. The on-site Minneapolis Kids center and staff are also excellent, and we love the afterschool activities. The principal and staff are wonderful, and the parents are very involved. I only wish this great school were better served by the school district, and the state.
—Submitted by a parent
For the first time in 17 years that I've been sending my children to an elementary school this is the first time that I can say my children and I are so completly satisfied with the teachers,the principal,the office staff,and most importantly the school it's self,I was very shocked when I found out about the after school activities that they offered since most public mpls schools don't even offer them anymore due to budget cuts,or the fact the activities remaining at schools will cost you an arm and a leg,keep it up jefferson way to go my youngest child turns 5 next year he will be attending jefferson.
—Submitted by a parent
This is a great school! The strength of a school should be measured not by the overall average test score, but by how much improvement children make in the school, and by how happy they are learning. At Jefferson, the feeling tone is wonderful. The instant you walk in you can tell the respect for learning that is taking place. It's fabulous!
—Submitted by a parent
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Grade level
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.
52 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.
69 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.
57 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.
61 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
44 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.
49 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.
47 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
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
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
46 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.
62 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.
51 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.
48 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
45 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
50 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.
47 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
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
| All Students | 33% |
| Female | 32% |
| Male | 34% |
| Black | 24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| Students without disabilities | 42% |
| English language learners | 31% |
| Proficient in English | 38% |
| Non-migrant | 34% |
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
| All Students | 30% |
| Female | 38% |
| Male | 22% |
| Black | 22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 30% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 33% |
| English language learners | 19% |
| Proficient in English | 41% |
| Non-migrant | 30% |
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
| All Students | 43% |
| Female | 46% |
| Male | 39% |
| Black | 36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 41% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 48% |
| English language learners | 24% |
| Proficient in English | 57% |
| Non-migrant | 43% |
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
| All Students | 47% |
| Female | 56% |
| Male | 40% |
| Black | 47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 51% |
| English language learners | 41% |
| Proficient in English | 51% |
| Non-migrant | 47% |
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
| All Students | 42% |
| Female | 50% |
| Male | 33% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 38% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 48% |
| English language learners | 32% |
| Proficient in English | 55% |
| Non-migrant | 42% |
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
| All Students | 52% |
| Female | 56% |
| Male | 48% |
| Black | 44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 50% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 36% |
| Students without disabilities | 56% |
| English language learners | 36% |
| Proficient in English | 56% |
| Non-migrant | 52% |
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
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.
71 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
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
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.
59 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
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
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.
50 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.
49 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
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
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.
64 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
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
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.
48 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
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
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.
51 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.
51 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
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
| All Students | 16% |
| Female | 11% |
| Male | 21% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 17% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 8% |
| Students without disabilities | 18% |
| English language learners | 13% |
| Proficient in English | 19% |
| Non-migrant | 16% |
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
| All Students | 34% |
| Female | 38% |
| Male | 30% |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 40% |
| English language learners | 23% |
| Proficient in English | 47% |
| Non-migrant | 34% |
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
| All Students | 12% |
| Female | 8% |
| Male | 17% |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 11% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 14% |
| English language learners | 5% |
| Proficient in English | 18% |
| Non-migrant | 12% |
| All Students | 14% |
| Female | 16% |
| Male | 13% |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 9% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 12% |
| English language learners | 0% |
| Proficient in English | 25% |
| Non-migrant | 14% |
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
| All Students | 16% |
| Female | 7% |
| Male | 22% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 15% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 16% |
| English language learners | 10% |
| Proficient in English | 20% |
| Non-migrant | 16% |
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
| All Students | 36% |
| Female | 46% |
| Male | 25% |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 41% |
| English language learners | 34% |
| Proficient in English | 37% |
| Non-migrant | 36% |
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
| All Students | 39% |
| Female | 46% |
| Male | 32% |
| Black | 22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 36% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 9% |
| Students without disabilities | 48% |
| English language learners | 18% |
| Proficient in English | 45% |
| Non-migrant | 39% |
| All Students | 20% |
| Female | 20% |
| Male | 19% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 17% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 8% |
| Students without disabilities | 23% |
| English language learners | 0% |
| Proficient in English | 26% |
| Non-migrant | 20% |
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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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| Hispanic | 51% | 6% | ||
| Black | 32% | 10% | ||
| White | 9% | 76% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 5% | 2% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3% | 6% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 87% | N/A | 33% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 14 | N/A | 16 |
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