Jackson School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 16 public schools in Jackson School District, serving 4,945 students.
- Public school in Jackson School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Jackson School District are Sharp Park Academy, Dibble Elementary School and Jackson High School. Overall school 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 | 3,736 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 865 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 67% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | 67% | 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 $12,128 in this school district is less than the state average of $12,785. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,260 is less than the state average of $12,796. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $72 MM | $9 MM |
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| Spending | $72 MM | $9 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,128 | $12,785 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,260 | $12,796 |
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Jackson School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Cascades School Magnet School1200 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-3900
Grades: PK-2 | 254 students
- Dibble Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 30%3450 Kibby Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-3970
Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
- Fourth Street Learning Center Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank: Bottom 50%2400 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2301
Grades: 6-8 | 64 students
- Frost Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 33%
Rank: Bottom 50%1226 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2601
Grades: K-5 | 279 students
- Hunt Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%
Rank: Bottom 50%1143 North Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517)841-2610
Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
- Jackson County Jail Alternative School212 W Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2386
Grades: 9-12 | n/a students
- Jackson High School Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 52%
Rank: Bottom 50%544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517)841-3700
Grades: 9-12 | 1210 students
- Jackson Pathways Alternative School544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517)841-3701
Grades: 9-12 | 74 students
- Mcculloch School Magnet School216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-3940
Grades: K-2 | 65 students
- Middle School At Parkside Math: 23% | Reading: 43%
Rank: Bottom 50%2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2300
Grades: 6-8 | 982 students
- Northeast Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 31%
Rank: Bottom 50%1024 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517)841-2501
Grades: 3-5 | 315 students
- Sharp Park Academy Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 20%766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2860
Grades: PK-5 | 275 students
- South Central Michigan Virtual Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%1060 Jackson Crossing
Jackson, MI 49201
(517)841-2208
Grades: K-12 | 208 students
- Ta Wilson School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517)841-2800
Grades: 6-12 | 101 students
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