Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, Middle School At Parkside ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Middle School at Parkside encompasses the entire school district in Jackson, MI, covering approximately 39.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School At Parkside's student population of 750 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
750 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Middle School At Parkside ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School At Parkside is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2453 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School At Parkside's ranking?
Middle School At Parkside is ranked #2453 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Middle School At Parkside often compared to?
Middle School At Parksideis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Kidder Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Middle School At Parkside?
750 students attend Middle School At Parkside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Middle School At Parkside students are White, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School At Parkside?
Middle School At Parkside has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Middle School At Parkside offer ?
Middle School At Parkside offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School At Parkside part of?
Middle School At Parkside is part of Jackson School District.
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