Jackson Middle School
Tel:
(573)243-9543
- Jackson Middle School serves 787 students in grades 6-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Jackson Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Jackson Middle School's student population of 787 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-7 |
| Total Students | 787 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jackson Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Missouri (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jackson Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #849 out of 1792 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 16% |
| White | 90% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson R-II School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Jackson Middle School is Russell Hawkins Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Orchard Drive Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Orchard Drive Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 461 students
0.4 miles
1402 Orchard Dr
Jackson, MO 63755
(573)243-9555 0.4 K-3 461 - Jackson West Lane Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 483 students
0.6 miles
338 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573)243-9565 0.6 3-5 483 - Jackson Russell Hawkins Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 801 students
0.7 miles
210 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573)243-9533 0.7 8-9 801 - Jackson Jackson Senior High School Grades: 10-12 | 1139 students
1.4 miles
315 S Missouri
Jackson, MO 63755
(573)243-9513 1.4 10-12 1139 - Jackson East Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 742 students
2.7 miles
455 N. Lacey Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573)243-5271 2.7 PK-5 742
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