Jefferson Central School vs. Worcester School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Jefferson Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Overview
Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jefferson Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Worcester School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
150 students
328 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3209 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3209 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
7
18
Kindergarten Students
15
17
Grade 1 Students
11
29
Grade 2 Students
10
25
Grade 3 Students
7
17
Grade 4 Students
14
24
Grade 5 Students
10
21
Grade 6 Students
10
25
Grade 7 Students
14
25
Grade 8 Students
14
22
Grade 9 Students
5
24
Grade 10 Students
15
21
Grade 11 Students
11
34
Grade 12 Students
7
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.20
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
