Jackson Charter School
Tel:
(815) 316-0093
Jackson Charter School serves 413 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jackson Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Jackson Charter School's student population of 413 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jackson Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jackson Charter School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3667 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 3% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 26% |
| Black | 68% | 17% |
| White | 11% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 19% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford 205 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jackson Charter School is Reg'l Learning Center Star Winn (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Reg'l Learning Academy Star Winn (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kishwaukee Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Reg'l Learning Academy Star Winn Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 94 students
0.0 miles
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 227-8495 0.0 7-8 94 - Rockford Kishwaukee Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 283 students
0.3 miles
526 Catlin St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3380 0.3 K-5 283 - Rockford Reg'l Learning Center Star Winn Alternative School
Grades: 9 | 94 students
0.3 miles
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 227-8495 0.3 9 94 - Rockford Abraham Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 717 students
0.6 miles
1500 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2400 0.6 6-8 717 - Rockford Beyer Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 254 students
0.9 miles
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390 0.9 1-5 254
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