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Jackson Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,199 students in Jackson Public Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Jackson Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
4,383 Students
954,503 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
59,027 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Jackson Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#662 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Graduation Rate
72%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
# American Indian Students
16 Students
6,614 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
73 Students
33,476 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
345 Students
83,085 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
1,375 Students
177,223 Students
% Black Students
31%
19%
# White Students
1,909 Students
603,099 Students
% White Students
44%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
822 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
661 Students
50,183 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
465
110,710
# Students in 1st Grade:
314
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
354
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
338
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
299
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
316
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
288
90,100
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
90,487
# Students in 9th Grade:
342
14,650
# Students in 10th Grade:
391
13,367
# Students in 11th Grade:
335
13,309
# Students in 12th Grade:
338
14,911
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,031
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,325 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,419 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,325
$18,267
Spending / Student
$22,419
$17,461
Best Jackson Public Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharp Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Fourth Street Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2386
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2386
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Dibble Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Kibby Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Jps Montessori Center
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Bennett St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Rank: #55.
South Central Michigan Virtual
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Jackson Crossing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Grades: K-12
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #77.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1143 North Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #99.
Cascades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
154 W Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2600
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2600
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
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