Jefferson School
Ionia, MI · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Jefferson School is a elementary school located in Ionia, Michigan. The school serves 315 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 52/100 (C), Jefferson School performs at the state average for Michigan. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jefferson School has a DataScore of 52/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Jefferson School has 315 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1.
Yes, Jefferson School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +37, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Jefferson School is part of the Ionia Public Schools in Ionia, Michigan. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.