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202 North Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA 93701-2425
Summary
Jefferson Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
58.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,266/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,088/4,657 (77th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 383 |
| Low-Income Students | 362 (94.8%) |
| English Learners | 139 (36.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 7.1 points over the full period. Math rose 2.7 points from last year and rose 8.8 points over the full period.
•Math +8.8 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 48.8% to 64.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 44.2% to 68.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
44.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 48.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results held steady.
•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. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 66 K–6 schools in Fresno Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary ranks No. 1,266 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,088 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. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 66 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.2% meet the reading standard and 58.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 98 K–6 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 30 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 142 K–6 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson ElementaryThis school | 58.4% | 58.7% |
| Addams Elementary | 19.9% | 27.9% |
| Akira Yokomi Elementary | 47.6% | 51.1% |
