Jackson Intermediate School ranked #634 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #879 in 2022 but remaining in the top 50% statewide for overall testing performance among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency in 2023 was 28%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 39%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 20–24%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 364 students in 2017 to 281 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 76%; 67% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch in recent years, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades 3–5 with 281 students in 2023 and had a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than historical ratios recorded around 14:1 to 18:1 in previous years.
Jackson Intermediate School is a Title I school located in Jackson, AL, providing a suburban learning environment without virtual instruction options.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackson Intermediate School serves the southern part of its district in Jackson, AL, covering approximately 521.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 14.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 27.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Intermediate School's student population of 282 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jackson Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Intermediate School is 0.45, 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
#634 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Intermediate School's ranking?
Jackson Intermediate School is ranked #634 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Jackson Intermediate School?
282 students attend Jackson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Jackson Intermediate School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Intermediate School?
Jackson Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson Intermediate School offer ?
Jackson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Intermediate School part of?
Jackson Intermediate School is part of Clarke County School District.
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