Andrew Jackson Middle School
Andrew Jackson Middle School serves 980 students in grades 6-8.
Andrew Jackson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Andrew Jackson Middle School's student population of 980 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
980 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Andrew Jackson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Andrew Jackson Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6683 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Middle School?
980 students attend Andrew Jackson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Andrew Jackson Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew Jackson Middle School?
Andrew Jackson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Andrew Jackson Middle School offer ?
Andrew Jackson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Andrew Jackson Middle School part of?
Andrew Jackson Middle School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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