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Jefferson Academy

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Summary

Jefferson Academy is a public charter school in Broomfield, Colorado that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 35th out of 116 districts in the state.

Jefferson Academy consistently outperforms the district and state averages on various academic assessments, including the CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) in science, English language arts, and math. The school's SAT performance is particularly impressive, with 96% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Reading and Writing, and 78% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outpacing the district and state. While the school has a majority white student population, it has a higher percentage of students from diverse racial backgrounds, including Asian (4.1%) and two or more races (10.09%), compared to the surrounding schools.

When compared to other nearby charter schools, such as Doral Academy of Colorado and Two Roads Charter School, Jefferson Academy stands out with its stronger academic performance across various CMAS assessments. However, when compared to high-performing charter schools in the region, such as Stargate Charter School and Peak to Peak Charter School, Jefferson Academy's academic performance, while still strong, is not quite at the same level, suggesting potential areas for continued growth and improvement.

331

Students ?

7.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,759

Per pupil spending ?

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020-4048

(720) 887-1992

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Two or more races:

8.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 66th percentile in 2022 → 79th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (51% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (84%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 79th (2024) from a 66th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school51%

District avg46%

Colorado avg39%

Not ranked this year

Jefferson Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

29^th of 115Jefferson County School District No. R-1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	73.8	104 of 485	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	108 of 480	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	60.6	151 of 448	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.5	100 of 369	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	90.3	32 of 458	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	79.9	64 of 418	84.7%	★★★★☆
2017	76.8	73 of 424	82.8%	★★★★☆
2016	78.9	54 of 400	86.5%	★★★★☆
2015	89.5	29 of 436	93.3%	★★★★★
2014	90.2	29 of 461	93.7%	★★★★★
2013	78.8	72 of 454	84.1%	★★★★☆
2012	72.0	116 of 425	72.7%	★★★★☆
2011	82.6	61 of 422	85.5%	★★★★☆
2010	78.0	73 of 409	82.2%	★★★★☆
2009	69.5	105 of 377	72.1%	★★★★☆
2008	75.2	77 of 362	78.7%	★★★★☆
2007	67.4	107 of 360	70.3%	★★★★☆
2006	78.2	65 of 346	81.2%	★★★★☆
2005	83.3	47 of 340	86.2%	★★★★☆
2004	78.7	64 of 336	81.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	69.8	93 of 350	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.3	78 of 363	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	56.8	124 of 326	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.9	95 of 254	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	87.6	32 of 352	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	75.6	58 of 315	81.6%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	52.5	72 of 126	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.5	79 of 125	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.1	63 of 93	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.8	38 of 134	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	60.6	46 of 121	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	69.1	89 of 357	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	60.4	116 of 356	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.7	124 of 328	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.0	72 of 249	71.1%	★★★★☆
2019	88.8	32 of 343	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	78.0	44 of 317	86.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	54.6	112 of 273	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.7	153 of 286	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.2	173 of 265	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.5	111 of 203	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.1	44 of 283	84.5%	★★★★☆
2018	66.1	56 of 199	71.9%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	97.7	5 of 349	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.6	9 of 411	97.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	92.8	9 of 234	96.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Male (2024)75th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2024)73rd percentile-5 vs school

White (2024)59th percentile-20 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2024)43rd percentile-36 vs school

High school

White (2023)96th percentile~ school

By subject vs Colorado (2023-2024) ?

Math53%+19 vs state

English Language Arts49%+5 vs state

Science49%+17 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Academy

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Academy?

Students at Jefferson Academy are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Jefferson Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Jefferson Academy.

What district is Jefferson Academy in?

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

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