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#1520 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 32% in state

Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary School · Massena Central School District · Massena, NY

A Massena Central School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

75 BAYLEY RD, Massena, NY 13662

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+2.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$24,383
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at Jefferson Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
21%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jefferson Elementary 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low33/100K

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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

$56,987

Median home value

$118,300

Median rent

$712/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

67.3%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–61.3 mi128Compare →
Nightengale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–61.7 mi400Compare →
Massena Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.14–121.9 mi797Compare →
Madison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–62.1 mi418Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Massena Central School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$24,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jefferson Elementary School is listed in MASSENA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Massena, NY, part of Massena Central School District, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,520 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jefferson Elementary School

What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?

Jefferson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

Jefferson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jefferson Elementary School rank in NY?

Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1,520 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Jefferson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jefferson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jefferson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Jefferson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jefferson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jefferson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Elementary School?

53.6% of students at Jefferson Elementary 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
416
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
St. Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
Area population (ZIP 13662)
15,737
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
46
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 13662; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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