Jackson School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 16 public schools in Jackson School District, serving 4,945 students. Jackson School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Jackson School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Jackson School District are Jackson Pathways, Sharp Park Academy and Dibble Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Jackson School District |
| School District Website | http://www.jpsk12.org |
| School District Phone Number | (517) 841-2202 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 16 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,945 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 264 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Jackson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 59% has decreased from 68% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #646 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 59% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 86 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 332 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 1,682 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 34% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 2,239 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 45% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 9 Students | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 584 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 12% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 407 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 380 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 387 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 395 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 390 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 377 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 354 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 368 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 365 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 398 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 405 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 392 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 327 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,973 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,626 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $64 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $62 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,973 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,626 | $13,281 |
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Jackson School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Jackson Pathways Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%544 Wildwood Ave10
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3701
Grades: 9-12 | 74 students
- Sharp Park Academy Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50%766 Park Rd10
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Grades: PK-5 | 275 students
- Dibble Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%3450 Kibby Rd10
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
- Jps Montessori Center Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%205 Seymour Ave10
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3870
Grades: PK-4 | 115 students
- Hunt Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1143 North Brown St10
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
- Frost Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 19%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1226 South Wisner St10
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Grades: K-5 | 279 students
- Middle School At Parkside Math: 13% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2400 4th St10
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8 | 982 students
- Northeast Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 16%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1024 Fleming Ave10
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Grades: 3-5 | 315 students
- South Central Michigan Virtual Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1060 Jackson Crossing10
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2208
Grades: K-12 | 208 students
- Fourth Street Learning Center Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2400 Fourth Street10
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2301
Grades: 6-8 | 64 students
- Jackson High School Magnet School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%Rank:1/Bottom 50%544 Wildwood Ave10
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3700
Grades: 9-12 | 1,210 student
- Cascades School Magnet School1200 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900
Grades: PK-2 | 254 students
- Jackson County Jail Alternative School212 W Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2386
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Mcculloch School Magnet School216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Grades: K-2 | 65 students
- Ta Wilson School Alternative School310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2800
Grades: 6-12 | 101 students
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