Very Good
#327 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 26% in state
Jefferson Intermediate
Middle School · Pella Comm School District · Pella, IA
A Pella Comm School District middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
801 E 13th St, Pella, IA 50219
- Math 83% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Intermediate score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 84% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson Intermediate 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,060/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pella), 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
$83,601
Median home value
$272,600
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pella Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Intermediate is listed in Pella Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Intermediate
Jefferson Intermediate is a public middle school in Pella, IA, part of Pella Comm School District, serving approximately 502 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Intermediate
What grades does Jefferson Intermediate serve?
Jefferson Intermediate serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Jefferson Intermediate?
Jefferson Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Intermediate rank in IA?
Jefferson Intermediate ranks #327 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Jefferson Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Intermediate has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson Intermediate a charter school?
No, Jefferson Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Intermediate?
19.3% of students at Jefferson Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (641) 628-8267
- Area population (ZIP 50219)
- 14,267
- Area average commute
- 14.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 50219; 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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