The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%) for the 2012-13 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (12-13)
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)1%
5%
Black
(12-13)99%
34%
White
(12-13)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
273 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jackson Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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