Jefferson Learning Center

81 Vandenburg
Denison, TX 75020
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jefferson Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Jefferson Learning Center's student population of 59 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
59 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Learning Center is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson Learning Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jefferson Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
53%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
13%
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White
27%
26%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jefferson Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-79%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Jefferson Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Learning Center's ranking?
Jefferson Learning Center is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Learning Center is 70-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jefferson Learning Center?
59 students attend Jefferson Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jefferson Learning Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Learning Center?
Jefferson Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Learning Center offer ?
Jefferson Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jefferson Learning Center part of?
Jefferson Learning Center is part of Sherman Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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