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504 East South Street, Anaheim, CA 92805-5338
Summary
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.8% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,998/4,657 (57th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,366/4,657 (49th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 513 |
| Low-Income Students | 404 (80.6%) |
| English Learners | 167 (33.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and rose 8.1 points over the full period. Math fell 2.6 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math -0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.3% to 57.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 45.2-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
2.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.4% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.7% to 51.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,366 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 43.9-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 41.8% 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 (Thomas) Elementary compare within the district?
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 25 K–6 schools in Anaheim Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary ranks No. 1,998 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,366 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 (Thomas) Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math among 25 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.8% meet the reading standard and 27.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary compare with other schools in Anaheim?
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary is No. 17 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 46 K–6 schools in Anaheim with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AnaheimHow does Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary is No. 151 in reading and No. 161 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson (Thomas) ElementaryThis school | 37.8% | 48.1% |
| Barton (Clara) Elementary | 30.1% | 38.8% |
| Edison (Thomas) Elementary | 21.9% | 34.9% |
