Jefferson International Academy Intermediate (Closed 2023)

Serving 180 students in grades 4-8, Jefferson International Academy Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
180 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
6-9%
37%
(17-18)
30-34%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson International Academy Intermediate and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jefferson International Academy Intermediate and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson International Academy Intermediate and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson International Academy Intermediate and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson International Academy Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson International Academy Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Jefferson International Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson International Academy Intermediate?
180 students attend Jefferson International Academy Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson International Academy Intermediate students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson International Academy Intermediate?
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson International Academy Intermediate offer ?
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Jefferson International Academy Intermediate part of?
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate is part of Jefferson International Academy School District.

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