Serving 180 students in grades 4-8, Jefferson International Academy Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
48%
9%
Black
46%
18%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson International Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson International Academy Intermediate?
180 students attend Jefferson International Academy Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson International Academy Intermediate students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson International Academy Intermediate?
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson International Academy Intermediate offer ?
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Jefferson International Academy Intermediate part of?
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate is part of Jefferson International Academy School District.
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