C+
Average
61/100

Jefferson School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 3900 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 27th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
B
Students gain 1.09 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 57th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

61
Repit Score
out of 100
659
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%27/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%57/100Students gain 1.09 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 60th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (−7 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (−1 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%90%reading -13 pts, math +12 pts58th percentile (list)
Black65%65%reading +5 pts, math +16 pts69th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading -16 pts, math -12 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income62%57%reading -2 pts, math +2 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3900 Jefferson Highway
City Jefferson
ZIP Code 70121
District 2200840
NCES School ID 220084000622
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70121

Understanding the community around Jefferson School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,378
Per Capita Income $38,740
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%
High School or Higher 88.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $233,200
Median Rent $1,096
Owner-Occupied 55.2%
Renter-Occupied 44.8%
View full data for ZIP 70121 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jefferson School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 39.0%
Black 37.6%
White 20.2%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Races 1.2%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 659
Teachers (FTE) 45.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has 659 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Jefferson School serve?
Jefferson School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jefferson School receive per student?
Jefferson School receives $17,647 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jefferson School in 70121 ▼
Avg Home Value
$263,731
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,758
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
44.8%

Other Schools in 70121

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026