Jackson M Elementary School
Tel:
(773)535-3341
- Jackson M Elementary School serves 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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Jackson M Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Jackson M Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 312 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jackson M Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jackson M Elementary School is 0.02, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3338 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 99% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jackson M Elementary School is Simeon Career Academy High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gresham Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gresham Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Gresham Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 335 students
0.4 miles
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Chicago, IL 60620
(773)535-3350 0.4 PK-8 335 - Chicago Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 389 students
0.4 miles
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Chicago, IL 60620
(773)535-3843 0.4 PK-8 389 - Chicago Fort Dearborn Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 397 students
0.5 miles
9025 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773)535-2680 0.5 PK-8 397 - Chicago Cuffe Math-sci Technical Elementary Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 358 students
0.7 miles
8324 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773)535-8250 0.7 PK-8 358 - Chicago Kipling Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 307 students
0.8 miles
9351 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773)535-3151 0.8 K-8 307
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