North Jefferson Intermediate serves 443 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
95%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend North Jefferson Intermediate?
443 students attend North Jefferson Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Jefferson Intermediate students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Jefferson Intermediate?
North Jefferson Intermediate has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Jefferson Intermediate offer ?
North Jefferson Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is North Jefferson Intermediate part of?
North Jefferson Intermediate is part of Northwest R-I School District.
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