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Jefferson Elementary: Jefferson Elementary middle schools lead at 47.6. A 42.7-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Near Average2024–25 data19 schools · avg 46.4/100

Jefferson Elementary has 19 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 46.4/100 — within 1.6 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Corral Hollow Elementary at 75/100, where 47.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,119 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.7
31.8 – 74.5
Avg Exceeded %
23.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
19
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 19 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
46.1/100
1523.9%13.8%
MiddleDeveloping
47.6/100
421.3%10.7%

Jefferson Elementary's middle schools average 47.6/100 — 4.9 points above the state average with +3.3pp grade-to-grade growth.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Jefferson Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
46.1
avg score · 15 schools
+12 more elementary schools
Middle
47.6
avg score · 4 schools
Jefferson
Solid
70/100
+1 more middle schools

District Analysis

Jefferson Elementary has 19 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 46.4/100 — within 1.6 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Jefferson Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 47.6.

District-wide elementary growth averages -1.8pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 42.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 13.1%, 4.8pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.4%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Corral Hollow Elementary leads the district at 75 with 47.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Jefferson Elementary

5 On the Rise4 Growth Engine3 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 9 schools in Jefferson Elementary are classified as On the Rise (5) or Growth Engine (4) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
38.2%
White
11.4%
Asian
22.8%
Black
2.2%
Other
25.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
41%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Jefferson Elementary spends $13,119 per student in current expenditures — $1,695 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,119
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,597
Students for funding calc
2019–2020 Trend
↑ 26.8%
$10,350 → $13,119
Spending Efficiency
3.54
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 32%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$63,836–$117,582
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
150
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Jefferson Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (15)

Jefferson Elementary has 15 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.1 — within 1.3 points of the state average of 44.8. 1 of 15 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -1.8pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Corral Hollow Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 47.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Corral Hollow Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Growth Engine
47.8%Strong
75/100
2Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Growth Engine
40.1%Solid
66/100
3Thomas Edison Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
31.3%Solid
61/100
4Garden Village Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Growth Engine
18.8%Solid
51/100
5Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
18.3%Developing
48/100
6Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Culture First
20.4%Developing
44/100
7Tom Hawkins Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
22.1%Developing
43/100
8Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Culture First
18.8%Developing
43/100
9Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
15.2%Developing
42/100
10Westlake Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
21.5%Developing
40/100
11California Virtual Academy San Mateo
Jefferson Elementary Culture First
26.7%Developing
38/100
12John F. Kennedy Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
23.0%Developing
37/100
13Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
17.6%Developing
37/100
14George Washington Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
22.2%Developing
36/100
15Daniel Webster Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
32/100

Middle Schools (4)

Jefferson Elementary has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.6 — 4.9 points above the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +3.3pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Jefferson with a Scope Score of 70 and 42.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Jefferson
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
42.7%Solid
70/100
2Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
Jefferson Elementary Growth Engine
14.7%Developing
45/100
3Fernando Rivera Intermediate
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
17.7%Developing
43/100
4Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
10.0%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 19 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Jefferson Elementary

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Jefferson Elementary a good school district?
Jefferson Elementary has 19 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.4/100, which is within 1.6 points of the state average. 23.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Jefferson Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Jefferson Elementary is Corral Hollow Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 47.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Jefferson Elementary spend per student?
Jefferson Elementary spends $13,119 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Jefferson Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Jefferson Elementary range from $63,836–$117,582 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.