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Best Schools in Jefferson, OR
Jefferson, OR has 15 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,727 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, OR
The top high schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cascade Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
2. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
3. Sprague High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1779 Students
4. South Albany High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1481 Students
5. Scio High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scio Sd 95 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, OR
The top middle schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cascade Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students
2. Timber Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 674 Students
3. Crossler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
4. Scio Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scio Sd 95 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
5. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, OR
The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloverdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 186 Students
2. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scio Sd 95 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students
3. Meadow Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 544 Students
4. Battle Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, OR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, OR has a total population of 5,779 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson, OR
How many schools are in Jefferson, OR?
Jefferson, OR has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,727 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Jefferson score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Jefferson
3 of 3 schools in Jefferson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1F: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Jefferson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.