Jefferson School District
School District · Monticello, Florida
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
Enrollment
705
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
Enrollment
705
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#68 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,304
+$5,543 vs Florida median
District size
705 students
Smaller than Florida median
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Schools K-12 | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Turning Point | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson
Jefferson is a Monticello, Florida school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 705 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $17,304 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Jefferson demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Schools K-12, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson with test data.
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Monticello
- Total Enrollment
- 705
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- District spending per student
- $17,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson?
Jefferson has 2 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jefferson?
The average composite rating for Jefferson is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Jefferson?
Jefferson's district-level spending was $17,304 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson?
Jefferson Schools K-12 is the highest-rated school in Jefferson with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson?
Across schools in Jefferson with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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