Jackson Middle School serves 914 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jackson Middle School's student population of 914 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jackson Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
35%
13%
White
23%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jackson Middle School?
914 students attend Jackson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jackson Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Forney ISD School District.
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