Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Junction Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Junction Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Junction Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
329 students
648 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
30 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#815 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Junction Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Junction Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/136000/135776/junction-elementary-school-chart-bnboQIL.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
67%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
74%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
56
126
Grade 1 Students
53
80
Grade 2 Students
50
103
Grade 3 Students
56
117
Grade 4 Students
60
113
Grade 5 Students
54
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
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% Asian
14%
23%
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% Hispanic
24%
17%
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% Black
3%
4%
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% White
47%
46%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
11%
10%
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Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Junction Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Junction Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/136000/135776/junction-elementary-school-chart-fEYb7D.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
15%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
26%
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