Serving 199 students in grades 3-6, Jefferson Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson Intermediate School's student population of 199 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Intermediate School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#762 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
77%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
21%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Intermediate School's ranking?
Jefferson Intermediate School is ranked #762 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Intermediate School?
199 students attend Jefferson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Jefferson Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Intermediate School?
Jefferson Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jefferson Intermediate School offer ?
Jefferson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Jefferson Intermediate School part of?
Jefferson Intermediate School is part of Rocky Ford School District No. R2.
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