Jackson Street

120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Street ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jackson Street's student population of 276 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Jackson Street ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Street is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#877 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
41%
40-44%
44%
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
67%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Street's ranking?
Jackson Street is ranked #877 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Jackson Street often compared to?
Jackson Streetis often viewed alongside schools like Leeds, Bridge Street, R. K. Finn Ryan Road by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Street?
276 students attend Jackson Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Jackson Street students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Street?
Jackson Street has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jackson Street offer ?
Jackson Street offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jackson Street part of?
Jackson Street is part of Northampton School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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