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1110 Tucker Street, Sanger, CA 93657-3338
Summary
Jefferson Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
50.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 50.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,535/4,657 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,501/4,657 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 488 |
| Low-Income Students | 438 (89.8%) |
| English Learners | 158 (32.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.7 points from last year and rose 12.6 points over the full period. Math rose 9.8 points from last year and rose 13.0 points over the full period.
•Math +13.0 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 41.8% to 63.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.1% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 25.4% to 67.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
30.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.2% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 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. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–6 schools in Sanger Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary ranks No. 1,535 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,501 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. 3 in both subjects among 10 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.5% meet the reading standard and 49.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Sanger?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Sanger with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SangerHow does Jefferson Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Jefferson Elementary is No. 40 in reading and No. 38 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 | 50.8% | 54.5% |
| Jackson Elementary | 30.3% | 43.2% |
| Lincoln Elementary | 38.3% | 39.8% |
