Serving 189 students in grades 5-6, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
189 students attend Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jefferson Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Jefferson Middle School part of?
Jefferson Middle School is part of Pana Community Unit School District 8.
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