Serving 438 students in grades 4-8, Jackson Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackson Street Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Yreka, CA, covering an area of approximately 161.5 square miles, with most students living within a 15-20 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 15.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Street Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jackson Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Street Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7188 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Street Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Street Elementary School is ranked #7188 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jackson Street Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grenada Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Street Elementary School?
438 students attend Jackson Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jackson Street Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Street Elementary School?
Jackson Street Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jackson Street Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Jackson Street Elementary School part of?
Jackson Street Elementary School is part of Yreka Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
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