Luther P. Jackson Middle School
Luther P. Jackson Middle School serves 205 students in grades 5-8.
Luther P. Jackson Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 78%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 5-8
- Students: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Luther P. Jackson Middle School's student population of 205 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Luther P. Jackson Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,800 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Luther P. Jackson Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 1800 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
56%
22%
White
35%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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