Below Average
#3043 of 3,778 schools in FL
Jefferson Schools K-12
School · Jefferson · Monticello, FL
A school in Monticello, FL where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 DAVID ROAD, Monticello, FL 32344
- Math 38% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Schools K-12 score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson Schools K-12 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated700/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,222
Median home value
$208,600
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning PointEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 4–12 | 3.5 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Oxford Preparatory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–11 | 4.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Schools K-12 is listed in JEFFERSON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Schools K-12
Jefferson Schools K-12 is a public school in Monticello, FL, part of Jefferson, serving approximately 663 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,043 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Schools K-12
What grades does Jefferson Schools K-12 serve?
Jefferson Schools K-12 serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson Schools K-12?
Jefferson Schools K-12 has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Schools K-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Schools K-12 is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Schools K-12 rank in FL?
Jefferson Schools K-12 ranks #3,043 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Jefferson Schools K-12's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Schools K-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Schools K-12?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Schools K-12 has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jefferson Schools K-12 a charter school?
No, Jefferson Schools K-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Schools K-12 a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Schools K-12 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Schools K-12?
61.2% of students at Jefferson Schools K-12 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 663
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.4%
- Phone
- (850) 997-3555
- Area population (ZIP 32344)
- 12,879
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 48
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 32344; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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