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Jefferson Elementary School vs. Gage Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Jefferson Elementary School
1201 10th Ave Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Gage Elementary School
1300 40th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
488 students
563 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gage Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rochester Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gage Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rochester Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

66%
(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gage Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
67
110
Grade 1 Students
75
97
Grade 2 Students
78
98
Grade 3 Students
90
87
Grade 4 Students
82
81
Grade 5 Students
96
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rochester Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rochester Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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