Big Jackson Public School
Tel:
(231)796-8947
- Big Jackson Public School serves 20 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Big Jackson Public School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Big Jackson Public School's student population of 20 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 20 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Big Jackson Public School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Big Jackson Public School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 49% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 85% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.28 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Big Jackson School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Big Jackson Public School is Big Rapids Virtual School (10.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crossroads Charter Academy (7-12) (11.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brookside Elementary School (10.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Big Rapids Big Rapids Virtual School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 102 students
10.1 miles
14980 215th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231)796-3489 10.1 9-12 102 - Big Rapids Big Rapids High School Grades: 9-12 | 660 students
10.5 miles
21175 15 Mile Rd
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231)796-7651 10.5 9-12 660 - Big Rapids Brookside Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 353 students
10.9 miles
210 Escott St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231)796-8323 10.9 K-4 353 - Big Rapids Crossroads Charter Academy (7-12) Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 280 students
11.1 miles
215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231)796-9041 11.1 7-12 280 - Big Rapids Crossroads Charter Academy (pk-6) Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 322 students
11.2 miles
215 North State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231)796-6589 11.2 K-12 322
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Learn how you can help improve your child's food options in public school cafeterias.
Being a parent is never easy, but some children are more challenging than others. If you're concerned that your child's behavioral issues might be more than just temporary, consider whether an alternative school might be the next move.
All students deserve to have an equal chance at academic success but not every student learns in the same way. Alternative schools provide students with unique challenges or abilities an opportunity to succeed in a different educational setting. Keep reading to learn more about alternative schools and their impact on college admissions.
