750 W 200 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Mary W. Jackson School serves 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Mary W. Jackson School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mary W. Jackson School's student population of 387 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
387 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary W. Jackson School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mary W. Jackson School is 0.54, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#930 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
65%
18%
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Black
4%
1%
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White
19%
73%
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Hawaiian
4%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

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?

387 students attend Mary W. Jackson School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Mary W. Jackson School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.

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 (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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