Is Jefferson Academy a good school?

Jefferson Academy ranks 104 th of 485 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jefferson Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Jefferson Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Academy?

Students at Jefferson Academy are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Jefferson Academy

Summary:

Jefferson Academy is a public charter school in Broomfield, Colorado that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 35th out of 116 districts in the state.

Jefferson Academy consistently outperforms the district and state averages on various academic assessments, including the CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) in science, English language arts, and math. The school's SAT performance is particularly impressive, with 96% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Reading and Writing, and 78% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outpacing the district and state. While the school has a majority white student population, it has a higher percentage of students from diverse racial backgrounds, including Asian (4.1%) and two or more races (10.09%), compared to the surrounding schools.

When compared to other nearby charter schools, such as Doral Academy of Colorado and Two Roads Charter School, Jefferson Academy stands out with its stronger academic performance across various CMAS assessments. However, when compared to high-performing charter schools in the region, such as Stargate Charter School and Peak to Peak Charter School, Jefferson Academy's academic performance, while still strong, is not quite at the same level, suggesting potential areas for continued growth and improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020-4048

(720) 887-1992

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
104^th of 485 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,659

Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Two or more races:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Academy ranks better than 78.6% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Jefferson Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jefferson Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy is 7.9, which is the 4^th best among 6 alternative schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Academy employs 41.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Academy is $5,659, which is the lowest among 9 alternative schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Academy 104^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Jefferson Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jefferson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	78.67	64^th	336	81.0%
2005	83.34	47^th	340	86.2%
2006	78.24	65^th	346	81.2%
2007	67.40	107^th	360	70.3%
2008	75.24	77^th	362	78.7%
2009	69.52	105^th	377	72.1%
2010	77.95	73^rd	409	82.2%
2011	82.57	61^st	422	85.5%
2012	72.01	116^th	425	72.7%
2013	78.79	72^nd	454	84.1%
2014	90.21	29^th	461	93.7%
2015	89.53	29^th	436	93.3%
2016	78.87	54^th	400	86.5%
2017	76.76	73^rd	424	82.8%
2018	79.88	64^th	418	84.7%
2019	90.26	32^nd	458	93.0%
2021	68.52	100^th	369	72.9%
2022	60.55	151^st	448	66.3%
2023	72.69	108^th	480	77.5%
2024	73.82	104^th	485	78.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jefferson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	75.55	58^th	315	81.6%
2019	87.56	32^nd	352	90.9%
2021	57.85	95^th	254	62.6%
2022	56.82	124^th	326	62.0%
2023	74.25	78^th	363	78.5%
2024	69.76	93^rd	350	73.4%

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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	60.58	46^th	121	62.0%
2019	65.84	38^th	134	71.6%
2022	44.07	63^rd	93	32.3%
2023	48.49	79^th	125	36.8%
2024	52.54	72^nd	126	42.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jefferson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	78.04	44^th	317	86.1%
2019	88.81	32^nd	343	90.7%
2021	65.97	72^nd	249	71.1%
2022	52.67	124^th	328	62.2%
2023	60.43	116^th	356	67.4%
2024	69.12	89^th	357	75.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Jefferson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	66.14	56^th	199	71.9%
2019	77.06	44^th	283	84.5%
2021	42.53	111^th	203	45.3%
2022	36.22	173^rd	265	34.7%
2023	43.68	153^rd	286	46.5%
2024	54.61	112^th	273	59.0%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Jefferson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	97.57	9^th	411	97.8%
2023	97.67	5^th	349	98.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Jefferson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.79	9^th	234	96.2%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	117	2	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	132
2003	117	2	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	132
2004	120	2	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	135
2005	122	2	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	139
2006	131	3	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	147
2007	125	3	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	141
2008	132	3	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	152
2009	139	3	8	13	1	n/a	n/a	164
2010	140	5	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	168
2011	128	2	3	25	3	0	9	170
2012	129	2	10	29	2	0	12	184
2013	174	1	13	31	1	0	11	231
2014	562	8	16	76	8	1	33	704
2015	638	14	18	86	12	2	42	812
2016	690	14	24	109	11	3	46	897
2017	700	15	28	103	10	2	54	912
2018	643	14	30	75	10	1	52	825
2019	735	17	28	90	10	5	61	946
2020	822	8	23	110	8	1	79	1051
2021	880	11	30	149	8	1	75	1154
2022	232	3	16	36	1	0	18	306
2023	234	4	13	33	1	0	32	317
2024	252	3	13	35	0	1	27	331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	132	7.4	17.8	3
2003	132	7.4	17.8	3
2004	135	9.8	13.8	4.4
2005	139	10.6	13.1	11.5
2006	147	10.8	13.6	11.6
2007	141	11.0	12.8	7.8
2008	152	8.4	18.1	12.5
2009	164	8.8	18.6	7.9
2010	168	8.4	20.0	0
2011	170	8.0	21.2	14.7
2012	184	7.8	23.5	20.1
2013	231	7.5	30.4	20.8
2014	704	21.5	32.6	10.9
2015	812	25.0	32.4	6.4
2016	897	28.0	32.0	3.9
2017	912	28.2	32.2	5.5
2018	825	24.3	33.8	5
2019	946	27.0	34.9	5.9
2020	1051	27.8	37.7	7.1
2021	1154	28.7	40.2	n/a
2022	306	31.7	9.6	13.7
2023	317	40.2	7.8	15.5
2024	331	41.7	7.9	13.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	132	7.4	17.8	3
2003	132	7.4	17.8	3
2004	135	9.8	13.8	4.4
2005	139	10.6	13.1	11.5
2006	147	10.8	13.6	11.6
2007	141	11.0	12.8	7.8
2008	152	8.4	18.1	12.5
2009	164	8.8	18.6	7.9
2010	168	8.4	20.0	0
2011	170	8.0	21.2	14.7
2012	184	7.8	23.5	20.1
2013	231	7.5	30.4	20.8
2014	704	21.5	32.6	10.9
2015	812	25.0	32.4	6.4
2016	897	28.0	32.0	3.9
2017	912	28.2	32.2	5.5
2018	825	24.3	33.8	5
2019	946	27.0	34.9	5.9
2020	1051	27.8	37.7	7.1
2021	1154	28.7	40.2	n/a
2022	306	31.7	9.6	13.7
2023	317	40.2	7.8	15.5
2024	331	41.7	7.9	13.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$00
2020	$00
2021	$00
2022	$00
2023	$5,659

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 108^th of 480 Middle schools	15.5%
Ranks 9^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 5^th of 349 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Academy)	65.2	47.3	17.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	51.9	49.6	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Jefferson Academy)	59.1	41.1	18%
7th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	38.6	30.9	7.7%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Academy)	69	52.5	16.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	50.7	48.5	2.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Jefferson Academy)	72.6	57.9	14.7%
8th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	42.1	39	3.1%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Academy)	67.1	49.8	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	51.7	50.8	0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Jefferson Academy)	65.8	49.2	16.6%
All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	39.8	38.7	1.1%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	946	317	66.5%
African American	17	4	76.5%
American Indian	10	1	90%
Asian	28	13	53.6%
Hispanic	90	33	63.3%
Pacific Islander	5	0	100%
White	735	234	68.2%
Two or More Races	61	32	47.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.9%	15.5%	9.5%

Schools Near Jefferson Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Jefferson Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	11251 Reed Way	Broomfield	80020	Broomfield County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 887-1992	331	42	7.9	13.9%	252 (76.1%)	3 (0.9%)	35 (10.6%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.2%)								(n/a)											55.2	43.7	49.4					52.0	54.7	53.4		48.8		$5,659
Academy of Charter Schools	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11800 Lowell Blvd	Westminster	80031	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 289-8088	1,874	99	18.9	34.6%	1,040 (55.5%)	19 (1.0%)	582 (31.1%)	123 (6.6%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	104 (5.5%)								(n/a)	75.0	28.0	71.0	37.0	53.0	27.0	43.9	44.6	59.6	54.2	52.1	46.2	50.3	42.9	39.6	52.1	31.7	28.1	32.7	38.5	41.0	40.7	17.9	$11,079
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100	Westminster	80031	Adams County	Julesburg School District No. Re1	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 128-6266	565	25	22.3		279 (49.4%)	23 (4.1%)	204 (36.1%)	8 (1.4%)	6 (1.1%)	6 (1.1%)	39 (6.9%)								(n/a)	75.0	35.0											20.5							12.5				$7,626
Doral Academy of Colorado	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7100 Wadsworth Blvd	Arvada	80003	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 250-3627	173	14	12.2	51.4%	97 (56.1%)	8 (4.6%)	57 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.2%)								(n/a)										41.7		33.3	29.8				20.8		23.3	15.8	29.4	23.3		$15,293
The Pinnacle Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1001 W 84th Ave	Federal Heights	80260	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 450-3985	1,909	109	17.5	81.9%	169 (8.9%)	24 (1.3%)	1,650 (86.4%)	37 (1.9%)	9 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	18 (0.9%)								(n/a)	38.0	5.0	38.0	10.0	24.0		11.5	6.2	16.2	14.3	26.7	26.8	17.5	9.0	3.8	10.9	6.0	14.1	11.0	9.3	15.4	14.4	3.3	$11,038
Two Roads Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6980 Pierce Street	Arvada	80003	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 423-3377	337	35	9.5		213 (63.2%)	6 (1.8%)	94 (27.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.9%)								(n/a)	81.0	23.0	77.0	30.0	60.0				41.2	42.3	46.4	19.2	29.7		32.0	35.3	23.1	21.4		22.5	35.3	11.5		$8,281
Westgate Community School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	12500 Washington St	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 452-0967	547	30	18.2	33.8%	295 (53.9%)	4 (0.7%)	152 (27.8%)	52 (9.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.3%)								(n/a)	92.0	36.0		48.0	82.0	47.0	43.2	40.9	47.5	43.2	55.3	42.5	45.6	21.6	31.8	36.6	25.6	34.0	25.0	29.4	50.0	47.5		$11,099
Five Star Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	1500 E. 128th Ave	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(720) 972-7430	494	33	14.8		185 (37.4%)	22 (4.5%)	242 (49.0%)	15 (3.0%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)								(n/a)	42.0		43.0		46.0					20.7			17.9						11.3	5.8		16.9	17.9	$14,546
Peak to Peak Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	800 Merlin Drive	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 453-4600	1,452	78	18.5	16.0%	820 (56.5%)	11 (0.8%)	184 (12.7%)	336 (23.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	93 (6.4%)								(n/a)	94.0	64.0	91.0	77.0	91.0	63.0	53.2	70.3	62.7	68.9	67.7	63.1	64.8	76.6	63.5	69.3	56.2	46.9	55.7	59.3	65.3	52.8	57.0	$12,677
Stargate Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	14530 Washington Street	Thornton	80023	Broomfield County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 450-3936	1,572	81	19.4	9.9%	786 (50.0%)	15 (1.0%)	170 (10.8%)	446 (28.4%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	150 (9.5%)								(n/a)	99.0	80.0	100.0	85.0	96.0	85.0	71.3	81.2	84.1	69.0	75.3	65.6	75.0	74.3	78.0	79.5	71.9	78.4	72.7	75.9	71.7	74.6	77.4	$9,836

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