Jackson Charter School
Tel:
(815)316-0093
- Jackson Charter School serves 512 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Jackson Charter School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 512 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jackson Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jackson Charter School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3533 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 2% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 26% |
| Black | 69% | 17% |
| White | 11% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 46% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford SD 205 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Jackson Charter School is Reg'l Learning Academy Star Winn (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Reg'l Learning Academy Star Winn Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-11 | 89 students
0.0 miles
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815)227-8495 0.0 6-11 89 - Rockford Kishwaukee Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 305 students
0.3 miles
526 Catlin St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815)966-3380 0.3 K-5 305 - Rockford Reg'l Learning Center Star Winn Alternative School
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Grades: 9-12 | 20 students
0.3 miles
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815)227-8495 0.3 9-12 20 - Rockford Abraham Lincoln Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 699 students
0.6 miles
1500 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815)229-2400 0.6 6-8 699 - Rockford Beyer Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 300 students
0.9 miles
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815)966-3390 0.9 PK-5 300
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