Jackson Primary School
Tel:
(570) 323-1992
- Jackson Primary School serves 472 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Jackson Primary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Jackson Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jackson Primary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Jackson Primary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Jackson Primary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1039 out of 2820 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| Black | 13% | 15% |
| White | 62% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 19% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Williamsport Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 773 students
0.3 miles
2800 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177 0.3 7-8 773 - Williamsport Williamsport Area Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,489 student
0.4 miles
2990 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411 0.4 9-12 1,489 - Williamsport Stevens Primary School Grades: K-3 | 253 students
1.8 miles
1150 Louisa St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7853 1.8 K-3 253 - Williamsport Lycoming Valley Intrmd School Grades: 4-6 | 615 students
2.6 miles
1825 Hays Lane
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 601-3900 2.6 4-6 615 - Williamsport Cochran Primary School Grades: K-3 | 465 students
2.8 miles
1500 Cherry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-9731 2.8 K-3 465
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