Jackson Intermediate School
Jackson Intermediate School serves 304 students in grades 3-5.
Jackson Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 3-5
- Students: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Intermediate School's student population of 304 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
304 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Jackson Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jackson Intermediate School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
n/a
9%

Black
68%
32%

White
30%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Jackson Intermediate School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day for Term 2
January 05, 2023 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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