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#881 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 49% in state
Jefferson Intermediate School
Elementary School · Rocky Ford School District No. R2 · Rocky Ford, CO
A Rocky Ford School District No. R2 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 SOUTH 8TH STREET, Rocky Ford, CO 81067
- Math 24% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Intermediate School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 26% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky Ford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,029
Median home value
$139,100
Median rent
$927/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
31.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rocky Ford School District No. R2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Intermediate School is listed in Rocky Ford School District No. R2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Intermediate School
Jefferson Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Rocky Ford, CO, part of Rocky Ford School District No. R2, serving approximately 199 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Intermediate School
What grades does Jefferson Intermediate School serve?
Jefferson Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Jefferson Intermediate School?
Jefferson Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Intermediate School rank in CO?
Jefferson Intermediate School ranks #881 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Jefferson Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Intermediate School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Jefferson Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Intermediate School?
83.4% of students at Jefferson Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (719) 254-7669
- Area population (ZIP 81067)
- 5,590
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81067; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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