Jefferson Elementary
333 North Westwood Avenue, Lindsay, CA 93247-1801
Summary
Jefferson Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 50th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 34.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,019/1,734 (41st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 733/1,735 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 355 |
| Low-Income Students | 317 (89.3%) |
| English Learners | 154 (43.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.0 points from last year and rose 8.4 points over the full period. Math rose 7.9 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period.
•Math +7.2 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 25.0% to 59.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,019 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 34.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 22.9% to 44.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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. 3 in math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Lindsay Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary ranks No. 1,019 of 1,734 in reading and No. 733 of 1,735 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. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 6 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.1% meet the reading standard and 33.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Lindsay?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Lindsay with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LindsayHow does Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 18 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 35 K–8 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson ElementaryThis school | 34.0% | 39.1% |
| Kennedy Elementary | 28.3% | 42.2% |
| Lincoln Elementary | 31.5% | 40.3% |
