Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 75657, serving Jefferson, Texas, are part of the Jefferson Independent School District (Isd), which educates 1,125 students across one high school, one middle school, and two elementary schools, and is ranked in the 30th percentile statewide with a 2-star rating.
Jefferson High School stands out as the district's strongest performer, achieving a remarkable 97.3% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate despite test scores mostly below state averages. It has shown impressive year-over-year improvement, especially in Algebra I (jumping from 26.8% to 45.33% proficient) and Biology (reaching 71.26% proficient, above the state average). In contrast, Jefferson J H struggles academically, particularly in math, with a 1-star rating and a 22-point deficit in 8th-grade math compared to the state. However, it has a notable strength in Algebra I, where its top students dramatically outperform district and state averages. Jefferson Elementary shows early math gaps, with 3rd-grade proficiency at 33.33% (11.5 points below the state), while Jefferson Pri School serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (89.26%) and spends the most per student ($16,563), yet has the largest class sizes (16.5:1 ratio).
A key takeaway is the inverse relationship between spending and student-teacher ratios: the primary school spends the most but has the largest classes, suggesting funds go toward specialized programs rather than smaller classes. The high school's success in graduating students despite economic challenges (67.1% disadvantaged) highlights strong support systems. The district faces a systemic math challenge that begins in elementary school and widens by middle school, though the middle school's Algebra I excellence offers a bright spot to build upon.
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