Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackson Road Elementary serves the southeast part of Silver Spring, MD, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 1 mile to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Jackson Road Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
623 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to provide all students access and opportunity to a high-quality and culturally sustaining education while meeting the social and emotional needs of all through an anti-racist lens.
School Rankings
Jackson Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Road Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#725 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Roadrunner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Road Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Road Elementary School is ranked #725 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Jackson Road Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cannon Road Elementary School, Burnt Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Jackson Road Elementary School?
623 students attend Jackson Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Jackson Road Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Road Elementary School?
Jackson Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson Road Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jackson Road Elementary School part of?
Jackson Road Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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