Worcester School vs. Jefferson Central School
Should you attend Worcester School or Jefferson Central School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Jefferson Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 327 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).
Serving 148 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 10% 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
327 students
148 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
6:1
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)
90-94%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
7
Kindergarten Students
27
10
Grade 1 Students
24
10
Grade 2 Students
18
7
Grade 3 Students
21
14
Grade 4 Students
20
8
Grade 5 Students
24
10
Grade 6 Students
26
11
Grade 7 Students
23
16
Grade 8 Students
27
5
Grade 9 Students
25
15
Grade 10 Students
33
13
Grade 11 Students
25
10
Grade 12 Students
23
11
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
1%
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% White
95%
90%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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6%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
