Mary W. Jackson School

750 W 200 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary W. Jackson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary W. Jackson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Mary W. Jackson School's student population of 374 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
374 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary W. Jackson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary W. Jackson School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#930 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
39%
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16%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
65%
19%
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Black
6%
1%
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White
16%
72%
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Hawaiian
3%
2%
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Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary W. Jackson School's ranking?
Mary W. Jackson School is ranked #930 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mary W. Jackson School?
374 students attend Mary W. Jackson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mary W. Jackson School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary W. Jackson School?
Mary W. Jackson School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mary W. Jackson School offer ?
Mary W. Jackson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mary W. Jackson School part of?
Mary W. Jackson School is part of Salt Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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