Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary W. Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary W. Jackson Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
55%
22%
White
27%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary W. Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mary W. Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Mary W. Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armstrong Elementary School, William Mason Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mary W. Jackson Elementary School?
322 students attend Mary W. Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mary W. Jackson Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary W. Jackson Elementary School?
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary W. Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary W. Jackson Elementary School part of?
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School is part of Hampton City PBLC Schs School District.
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