Jackson Elementary School

720 West Jackson Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85201
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 151 students in grades 1-3, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School's student population of 151 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
151 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Jackson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#118 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-59%
35%
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50-59%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
13%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
57%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Jackson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
151 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Fremont County School District #25.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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