Jackson Primary School
Tel:
(570)323-1992
- Jackson Primary School serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Jackson Primary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 454 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jackson Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jackson Primary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1582 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 13% | 15% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Williamsport Area SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jackson Primary School is Williamsport Area Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Williamsport Area Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stevens Primary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Williamsport Williamsport Area Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 752 students
0.3 miles
2800 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570)323-6177 0.3 7-8 752 - Williamsport Williamsport Area Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1493 students
0.4 miles
2990 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570)323-8411 0.4 9-12 1493 - Williamsport Stevens Primary School Grades: K-3 | 246 students
1.8 miles
1150 Louisa St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570)322-7853 1.8 K-3 246 - Williamsport Lycoming Valley Intrmd School Grades: 4-6 | 609 students
2.6 miles
1825 Hays Lane
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570)494-1700 2.6 4-6 609 - Williamsport Cochran Primary School Grades: K-3 | 456 students
2.8 miles
1500 Cherry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570)322-9731 2.8 K-3 456
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