Jackson County Central Middle School

205 4th Ave N
Lakefield, MN 56150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 234 students in grades 6-8, Jackson County Central Middle 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 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jackson County Central Middle School's student population of 234 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
234 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Jackson County Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson County Central Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1213 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
45%
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40%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
83%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson County Central Middle School's ranking?
Jackson County Central Middle School is ranked #1213 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Jackson County Central Middle School often compared to?
Jackson County Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Worthington Middle School, Fulda Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Jackson County Central Middle School?
234 students attend Jackson County Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Jackson County Central Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson County Central Middle School?
Jackson County Central Middle School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson County Central Middle School offer ?
Jackson County Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jackson County Central Middle School part of?
Jackson County Central Middle School is part of Jackson County Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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