Jackson Middle School

301 W Jackson St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 671 students in grades 6-8, Jackson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Jackson Middle School's student population of 671 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
671 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Jackson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#1378 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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27%
28%
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29%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
27%
27%
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Black
8%
17%
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White
49%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Middle School's ranking?
Jackson Middle School is ranked #1378 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Jackson Middle School?
671 students attend Jackson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jackson Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson Middle School offer ?
Jackson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jackson Middle School part of?
Jackson Middle School is part of SD 45 Dupage County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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