Jackson County Central School District

1128 North Highway
Jackson, MN 56143-1075
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Jackson County Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,122 students in Jackson County Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Jackson County Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,122 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Jackson County Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#225 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Jackson County Central   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson County Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson County Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Jackson County Central   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
16 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
17 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
958 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
59
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
85
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,581 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Jackson County Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$23 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Jackson County Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,978
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Jackson County Central   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,581
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Jackson County Central   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jackson County Central School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasantview Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Milwaukee St
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6618
Grades: 4-5
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
820 Park St
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Grades: PK-3
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson County Central Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 4th Ave N
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson County Central Senior High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1128 N Hwy
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jackson County Central School District?
Jackson County Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,122 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County Central School District?
Jackson County Central School District is ranked #230 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County Central School District?
85% of Jackson County Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County Central School District?
Jackson County Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Jackson County Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,581 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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