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1660 East Sierra Way, Dinuba, CA 93618-1825
Summary
Jefferson Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 52nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 39.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,241/4,657 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,273/4,657 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 507 |
| Low-Income Students | 464 (91.5%) |
| English Learners | 190 (37.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.1 points from last year and fell 8.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.4 points from last year and fell 4.8 points over the full period.
•Math -4.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 30.3% to 56.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.3% to 43.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 41.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Jefferson Elementary compare within the district?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Dinuba Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary ranks No. 2,241 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,273 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Jefferson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math among 6 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.7% meet the reading standard and 38.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Dinuba?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Dinuba with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DinubaHow does Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 50 K–6 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson ElementaryThis school | 39.0% | 45.1% |
| Grand View Elementary | 40.4% | 49.7% |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | 35.8% | 46.9% |
