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S. Y. Jackson Elementary School

4720 Cairo Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
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S. Y. Jackson Elementary School serves 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 1% in NM)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

S. Y. Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

S. Y. Jackson Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
63%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
63%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
31%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
57%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in S. Y. Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Albuquerque Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is S. Y. Jackson Elementary School's ranking?

S. Y. Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend S. Y. Jackson Elementary School?

463 students attend S. Y. Jackson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School?

S. Y. Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does S. Y. Jackson Elementary School offer ?

S. Y. Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is S. Y. Jackson Elementary School part of?

S. Y. Jackson Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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