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Jefferson Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,622 students in Jefferson Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
2,622 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Jefferson Elementary School District, which is ranked #402 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
# American Indian Students
22 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,007 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
38%
12%
# Hispanic Students
813 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
54%
# Black Students
106 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
481 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
18%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
172 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
336
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
276
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
304
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
266
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
300
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
295
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
312
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,382 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,164 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,382
$21,485
Spending / Student
$10,164
$19,787
Best Jefferson Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 W. Linne Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Grades: 5-8
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Cambridge Pl.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Grades: K-4
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Anthony C. Traina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4256 Windsong Dr.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2379
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2379
Grades: K-8
| 781 students
Rank: #44.
Tom Hawkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 Darlene Ln.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2380
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2380
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
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