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Jefferson Schools K-12

Summary:

Jefferson Schools K-12 is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Monticello, Florida, with a total enrollment of 715 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students and a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

While Jefferson Schools K-12 boasts a high four-year graduation rate of 97%, the school faces several challenges. It has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 38.6% in 2018-2019 to 53.4% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school generally performs below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 18% to 85% across various subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is particularly low in English Language Arts and Science. Interestingly, the nearby Waypoint Charter Academy in the Madison school district has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 0.0% but lower test scores compared to the state average.

Despite the school's higher spending per student, ranging from $15,267 to $15,623 over the past four school years, its academic performance remains below the state average. This suggests a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and identify targeted interventions to address the school's areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and low test scores. Additionally, the school's declining racial diversity, with the percentage of African American students increasing and the percentage of White and Hispanic students decreasing, is an interesting trend that warrants further exploration.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 50 David Road
       Monticello, FL  32344

(850) 997-3555

District: Jefferson

SchoolDigger Rank:
1899th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  715

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.4%
White:
19.7%
Hispanic:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Schools K-12 ranks worse than 84.2% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jefferson Schools K-12 ranks worse than 82.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jefferson Schools K-12 ranks worse than 63.1% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jefferson Schools K-12 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Jefferson Schools K-12 has the largest alternative school student body size in the Jefferson School District. Student population at Jefferson Schools K-12 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (60.4%), White (19.7%), Hispanic (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Schools K-12 is 14.3, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Jefferson School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson Schools K-12 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Schools K-12 991st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Jefferson Schools K-12 in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Schools K-12 509th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Jefferson Schools K-12 in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Jefferson Schools K-12

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.43 1545th 1688 8.5%
2007 31.02 1297th 1786 27.4%
2008 18.66 1538th 1789 14.0%
2009 18.82 1587th 1847 14.1%
2010 17.69 1667th 1919 13.1%
2011 32.32 1430th 1985 28.0%
2012 13.09 1827th 1984 7.9%
2013 19.90 1728th 2029 14.8%
2014 16.09 1842nd 2064 10.8%
2016 16.31 1832nd 2087 12.2%
2017 14.88 1914th 2112 9.4%
2018 19.38 1799th 2118 15.1%
2019 16.60 1923rd 2182 11.9%
2021 15.50 1967th 2247 12.5%
2022 20.83 1832nd 2219 17.4%
2023 9.72 2138th 2240 4.6%
2024 20.04 1899th 2256 15.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jefferson Schools K-12

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.41 991st 1196 17.1%
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Rank History for Jefferson Schools K-12

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.71 509th 807 36.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Jefferson Schools K-12 Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Jefferson Schools K-12

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 293 622 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 915
1989 310 620 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 931
1990 302 638 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 942
1991 317 602 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 926
1992 305 615 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1993 291 578 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 879
1994 290 554 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 860
1995 290 615 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1996 290 615 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1997 269 629 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1998 245 626 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 878
1999 243 597 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 846
2000 224 568 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2001 197 536 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 742
2002 149 457 1 19 2 n/a n/a 0 628
2003 149 457 1 19 2 n/a n/a 0 628
2004 156 444 1 29 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2005 170 483 0 23 4 n/a n/a 0 680
2006 137 436 1 28 4 n/a n/a 0 606
2007 156 450 3 31 4 n/a n/a 10 654
2008 160 419 3 30 1 n/a n/a 11 624
2009 141 332 2 28 0 n/a n/a 10 513
2010 151 339 2 36 0 n/a n/a 10 538
2011 152 377 3 37 0 0 12 0 581
2012 145 361 3 38 1 0 13 0 561
2013 135 377 2 49 1 0 8 0 572
2014 142 401 2 60 1 0 7 0 613
2015 82 342 1 54 1 0 2 0 482
2016 82 307 1 46 0 0 1 0 437
2017 59 289 0 40 0 0 3 0 391
2018 64 265 3 38 0 0 2 0 372
2019 90 277 3 44 0 1 2 0 417
2020 75 272 1 49 0 1 2 0 400
2021 63 230 0 45 0 1 1 0 340
2022 63 209 2 45 0 0 8 0 327
2023 141 432 5 122 0 0 15 0 715

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 Schools K-12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 915 53.0 17.2 76
1989 931 52.0 17.9 72.9
1990 942 56.0 16.8 75.1
1991 926 59.0 15.6 72.1
1992 922 54.0 17.0 65
1993 879 54.0 16.3 72.7
1994 860 52.0 16.5 74
1995 909 53.0 17.2 75
1996 909 53.0 17.2 75
1997 902 54.0 16.7 71.8
1998 878 54.0 16.3 72.6
1999 846 51.0 16.6 81.8
2000 795 50.0 15.9 80.6
2001 742 49.0 15.1 78.6
2002 628 45.0 14.0 82.8
2003 628 45.0 14.0 82.8
2004 632 44.0 14.4 80.7
2005 680 41.0 16.6 77.8
2006 606 41.0 14.8 78.1
2007 654 43.0 15.2 84.2
2008 624 45.5 13.7 83.4
2009 513 44.1 13.3 78.1
2010 538 33.0 16.3 90.5
2011 581 36.0 16.1 76.2
2012 561 36.0 15.5 84.5
2013 572 34.0 16.8 64.2
2014 613 42.0 14.5 68.4
2015 482 34.0 14.1 72.6
2016 437 31.0 14.0 82.2
2017 391 29.0 13.4 85.7
2018 372 33.0 11.2 89.5
2019 417 30.0 13.9 43.6
2020 400 25.0 16.0 75.5
2021 340 19.0 17.8 77.1
2022 327 16.0 20.4 77.7
2023 715 50.0 14.3 57.8

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 Schools K-12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 915 53.0 17.2 76
1989 931 52.0 17.9 72.9
1990 942 56.0 16.8 75.1
1991 926 59.0 15.6 72.1
1992 922 54.0 17.0 65
1993 879 54.0 16.3 72.7
1994 860 52.0 16.5 74
1995 909 53.0 17.2 75
1996 909 53.0 17.2 75
1997 902 54.0 16.7 71.8
1998 878 54.0 16.3 72.6
1999 846 51.0 16.6 81.8
2000 795 50.0 15.9 80.6
2001 742 49.0 15.1 78.6
2002 628 45.0 14.0 82.8
2003 628 45.0 14.0 82.8
2004 632 44.0 14.4 80.7
2005 680 41.0 16.6 77.8
2006 606 41.0 14.8 78.1
2007 654 43.0 15.2 84.2
2008 624 45.5 13.7 83.4
2009 513 44.1 13.3 78.1
2010 538 33.0 16.3 90.5
2011 581 36.0 16.1 76.2
2012 561 36.0 15.5 84.5
2013 572 34.0 16.8 64.2
2014 613 42.0 14.5 68.4
2015 482 34.0 14.1 72.6
2016 437 31.0 14.0 82.2
2017 391 29.0 13.4 85.7
2018 372 33.0 11.2 89.5
2019 417 30.0 13.9 43.6
2020 400 25.0 16.0 75.5
2021 340 19.0 17.8 77.1
2022 327 16.0 20.4 77.7
2023 715 50.0 14.3 57.8

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 Schools K-12

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $3,542 (19.6%) $14,489 (80.4%) $18,031
2019 $2,688 (17.4%) $12,739 (82.6%) $15,427
2020 $2,022 (13.0%) $13,496 (87.0%) $15,518
2021 $2,804 (18.4%) $12,463 (81.6%) $15,267
2022 $3,652 (23.4%) $11,971 (76.6%) $15,623

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Schools K-12

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1923rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2138th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Schools K-12)4519
 26%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson)4519
 26%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Schools K-12)5151
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson)5151
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Schools K-12)3225
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson)3225
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Schools K-12)4935
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson)4935
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Schools K-12)2643
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson)2643
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Schools K-12)3549
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson)3549
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Schools K-12)2415
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson)2415
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students417715
 71.5%
African American277432
 56%
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic44122
 177.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White90141
 56.7%
Two or More Races215
 650%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.6%57.8%
 14.1%

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Students at Jefferson Schools K-12 are 60% African American, 20% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Jefferson Schools K-12 ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Florida alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 715 students attended Jefferson Schools K-12.


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