Jackson Middle School
Jackson Middle School serves 673 students in grades 7-8.
Jackson Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Middle School's student population of 673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jackson Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
3%
17%
White
87%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Jackson Middle School?
673 students attend Jackson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jackson Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson Middle School offer ?
Jackson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jackson Middle School part of?
Jackson Middle School is part of South-Western City School District.
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