Jefferson Elementary

The Jefferson Elementary School District in California serves 14 schools, including 11 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, but no high schools or alternative schools. The data reveals significant variation in school performance across the district, with some schools significantly outperforming others in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and other metrics.

The top-performing schools in the district are Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary, which has the highest state-wide ranking among elementary schools and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, and Fernando Rivera Intermediate, which has the highest state-wide ranking among middle schools and the highest percentage of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Meanwhile, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary stands out for having the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district.

The data also suggests a potential correlation between student demographics and school performance, with schools that have higher percentages of Asian and white students tending to have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates, while schools with higher percentages of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students tend to have lower performance. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly in the middle schools, are a concern and may be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance and engagement.