For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,132 students in Jefferson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Jefferson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,132 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Jefferson Independent School District, which is ranked #1042 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1036 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
53%
# Black Students
329 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
29%
13%
# White Students
659 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
58%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
77
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,645 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,689 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,645
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,689
$14,148
Best Jefferson Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Harrison
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Grades: 1-4
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 N Alley
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Dr
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 W Broadway
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Independent School District?
Jefferson Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,132 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Independent School District?
Jefferson Independent School District is ranked #1042 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Independent School District?
58% of Jefferson Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Independent School District?
Jefferson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jefferson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,689 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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