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Mount Horeb Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School

Should you attend Mount Horeb Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mount Horeb Elementary School
500 East Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Jefferson Elementary School
321 W Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Horeb Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
575 students
463 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Horeb 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 Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Horeb Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Horeb 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 Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Horeb Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Tennessee, 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 Jefferson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#908 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#382 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Horeb Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in TN)
45-49%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Horeb Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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 Jefferson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Horeb Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee 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 Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Horeb Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee 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 Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee 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 Mount Horeb Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
45
Kindergarten Students
86
65
Grade 1 Students
86
74
Grade 2 Students
100
64
Grade 3 Students
102
75
Grade 4 Students
96
71
Grade 5 Students
85
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Horeb Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Tennessee, 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 Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Horeb Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Tennessee, 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 Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Horeb Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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 Jefferson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
77%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Horeb Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Tennessee, 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 Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Tennessee, 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
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Horeb Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Tennessee, 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 Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Horeb Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee, 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 Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Horeb Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee, 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 Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Horeb Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee, 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 Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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