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Jackson Middle School

Summary:

Jackson Middle School is a public middle school located in Jackson, Alabama, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 296 students. The school is part of the Clarke County School District, which is ranked 105 out of 137 school districts in Alabama and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jackson Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower standardized test scores compared to state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 9.09% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.56%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for male students, low socioeconomic status students, and military-connected students, while its African American and Special Education students perform slightly better than the overall school. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 18.2 is higher than the recommended ratio, which may impact the quality of instruction.

Interestingly, the nearby Wilson Hall Middle School, which is also part of the Clarke County School District, performs slightly better than Jackson Middle School in most academic areas. However, both schools are underperforming compared to state averages, indicating a broader challenge within the district. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (72.64% in 2022-2023) at Jackson Middle School suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which can contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 235 College Ave
       Jackson, AL  36545

(251) 246-3597

District: Clarke County

SchoolDigger Rank:
310th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,934 Help


Students who attend Jackson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Jackson High School

Feeder schools for Jackson Middle School:

Elementary:    Jackson Intermediate School
    Joe M Gillmore Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.6%
White:
28.0%
American Indian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Compare Details Jackson Middle School ranks worse than 70.1% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.6%), White (28%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School is 18.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Middle School is $9,934.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Middle School 310th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Jackson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Clarke County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarke County 105th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.96 282nd 407 30.7%
2005 20.32 354th 415 14.7%
2006 28.52 322nd 409 21.3%
2007 23.09 345th 412 16.3%
2008 34.61 301st 417 27.8%
2009 31.44 324th 425 23.8%
2010 29.81 337th 435 22.5%
2011 26.76 345th 435 20.7%
2012 25.49 350th 436 19.7%
2013 32.54 343rd 436 21.3%
2014 35.05 299th 438 31.7%
2015 27.01 314th 430 27.0%
2016 37.49 282nd 432 34.7%
2017 32.22 312th 432 27.8%
2018 39.51 267th 423 36.9%
2019 53.49 198th 437 54.7%
2021 29.07 317th 440 28.0%
2022 26.52 323rd 432 25.2%
2023 29.29 322nd 437 26.3%
2024 32.17 310th 442 29.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.10 135th 274 50.7%
2022 43.91 122nd 256 52.3%
2023 23.87 246th 281 12.5%
2024 33.66 196th 281 30.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.99 187th 349 46.4%
2018 34.84 272nd 396 31.3%
2019 42.15 249th 396 37.1%
2021 27.91 314th 415 24.3%
2022 22.23 350th 421 16.9%
2023 30.27 301st 410 26.6%
2024 33.54 297th 437 32.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.01 254th 380 33.2%
2018 43.29 233rd 392 40.6%
2019 53.03 184th 399 53.9%
2021 32.99 292nd 415 29.6%
2022 33.47 290th 423 31.4%
2023 33.57 289th 417 30.7%
2024 40.88 249th 426 41.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.97 26th 26 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.46 297th 380 21.8%
2018 35.03 277th 397 30.2%
2019 52.58 188th 399 52.9%
2021 25.88 313th 418 25.1%
2022 22.47 345th 427 19.2%
2023 26.50 323rd 419 22.9%
2024 26.97 320th 428 25.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.58 132nd 205 35.6%
2018 48.31 107th 247 56.7%
2019 59.76 70th 252 72.2%
2021 37.81 149th 266 44.0%
2022 36.14 168th 271 38.0%
2023 37.66 152nd 263 42.2%
2024 47.23 113th 269 58.0%
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Rank History for White students at Jackson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 41.06 123rd 247 50.2%
2018 53.73 132nd 331 60.1%
2019 77.66 54th 343 84.3%
2021 44.15 186th 369 49.6%
2022 39.74 208th 376 44.7%
2023 51.05 157th 370 57.6%
2024 45.51 190th 373 49.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 855 855
1989 290 565 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1990 310 525 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 835
1991 324 516 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1992 326 504 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 830
1993 321 503 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 825
1994 297 485 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1995 255 444 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1996 255 444 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1997 223 417 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 643
1998 206 394 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 200 373 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 578
2000 211 375 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 591
2001 159 281 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 190 270 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 190 270 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 189 292 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2005 164 312 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 151 326 0 0 4 n/a n/a 2 483
2007 132 310 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2008 147 313 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2009 162 327 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2010 152 329 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2011 163 328 2 2 1 0 0 0 496
2012 153 335 1 5 0 0 0 0 494
2013 146 331 1 4 1 0 0 0 483
2014 136 293 1 7 0 0 0 0 437
2015 131 284 2 2 0 0 0 0 419
2016 128 244 2 7 2 0 0 0 383
2017 130 246 3 5 3 0 3 0 390
2018 117 231 3 5 1 0 4 0 361
2019 99 217 4 3 1 0 3 0 327
2020 115 222 4 6 1 0 4 0 352
2021 113 224 2 7 3 0 4 0 353
2022 102 214 1 5 3 0 4 0 329
2023 83 203 0 3 4 0 3 0 296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 855 36.0 23.7 0
1989 855 38.0 22.5 n/a
1990 835 39.0 21.4 0
1991 840 40.0 21.0 n/a
1992 830 42.0 19.7 n/a
1993 825 44.5 18.5 n/a
1994 783 39.7 19.7 n/a
1995 700 39.8 17.6 n/a
1996 700 39.8 17.6 n/a
1997 643 38.3 16.8 54.6
1998 605 35.8 16.9 55
1999 578 37.0 15.6 61.1
2000 591 35.0 16.9 59.2
2001 446 27.3 16.3 59.4
2002 462 22.6 20.4 59.7
2003 462 22.6 20.4 59.7
2004 481 23.8 20.2 62
2005 476 26.3 18.1 66.8
2006 483 26.0 18.5 62.2
2007 447 24.5 18.2 65.1
2008 467 24.8 18.8 63.4
2009 496 24.6 20.0 65.7
2010 487 31.0 15.7 70.6
2011 496 34.0 14.5 71
2012 494 37.0 13.3 74.7
2013 483 34.0 14.2 72.5
2014 437 24.5 17.8 73.2
2015 419 22.0 19.0 46.1
2016 383 20.0 19.1 50.7
2017 390 20.5 19.0 46.4
2018 361 20.5 17.6 73.1
2019 327 19.5 16.7 72.8
2020 352 19.2 18.2 73
2021 353 19.2 18.3 72.8
2022 329 14.0 23.5 72.9
2023 296 16.2 18.2 72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 855 36.0 23.7 0
1989 855 38.0 22.5 n/a
1990 835 39.0 21.4 0
1991 840 40.0 21.0 n/a
1992 830 42.0 19.7 n/a
1993 825 44.5 18.5 n/a
1994 783 39.7 19.7 n/a
1995 700 39.8 17.6 n/a
1996 700 39.8 17.6 n/a
1997 643 38.3 16.8 54.6
1998 605 35.8 16.9 55
1999 578 37.0 15.6 61.1
2000 591 35.0 16.9 59.2
2001 446 27.3 16.3 59.4
2002 462 22.6 20.4 59.7
2003 462 22.6 20.4 59.7
2004 481 23.8 20.2 62
2005 476 26.3 18.1 66.8
2006 483 26.0 18.5 62.2
2007 447 24.5 18.2 65.1
2008 467 24.8 18.8 63.4
2009 496 24.6 20.0 65.7
2010 487 31.0 15.7 70.6
2011 496 34.0 14.5 71
2012 494 37.0 13.3 74.7
2013 483 34.0 14.2 72.5
2014 437 24.5 17.8 73.2
2015 419 22.0 19.0 46.1
2016 383 20.0 19.1 50.7
2017 390 20.5 19.0 46.4
2018 361 20.5 17.6 73.1
2019 327 19.5 16.7 72.8
2020 352 19.2 18.2 73
2021 353 19.2 18.3 72.8
2022 329 14.0 23.5 72.9
2023 296 16.2 18.2 72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,138 (21.5%) $7,770 (78.2%) $9,934

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 198th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 322nd of 437 Middle schools
 28.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Middle School)50.512.5
 38%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)46.214.8
 31.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Middle School)49.55.8
 43.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)44.410.2
 34.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Middle School)36.916.2
 20.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)36.817.3
 19.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students327296
 9.5%
African American217203
 6.5%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White9983
 16.2%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.8%72.6%
 0.1%

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Students who attend Jackson Middle School usually go on to attend Jackson High School

Jackson Middle School ranks 310th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Jackson Middle School are 69% African American, 28% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Jackson Middle School.


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