Jackson Heights Middle School

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Jackson Heights Middle School ranks 238 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jackson Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Oviedo, Florida, serving 1,472 students in grades 6-8. As part of the highly-ranked Seminole School District, this school consistently stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and strategic resource allocation.

Academically, Jackson Heights Middle School is a standout, ranking among the top 138-238 middle schools in Florida out of over 1,100. Its students demonstrate remarkable proficiency, significantly outperforming the Seminole district and state averages in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, Civics, and Science. For instance, 90% of Jackson Heights students were proficient in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to just 56% in the district and 55% statewide. This consistent high performance suggests the school is effectively implementing strategies to support student learning.

Another notable aspect of Jackson Heights Middle School is its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 54.89% White, 25.27% Hispanic, 8.56% African American, and 7.07% Asian. This diversity is more representative of the broader community compared to several nearby schools, such as Milwee Middle School and South Seminole Middle School. While the school has seen a gradual increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.3% to 17.7%, its per-student spending has also risen, from $6,030 to $7,494, potentially contributing to its strong academic outcomes. By continuing to address attendance challenges and leveraging its strengths, Jackson Heights Middle School remains a model of excellence in the Seminole School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

41 Academy Ave
Oviedo, FL 32765

(407) 320-4550

District: Seminole

SchoolDigger Rank:
238^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,494

Students who attend Jackson Heights Middle School usually attend:

High:

Oviedo High School

Feeder schools for Jackson Heights Middle School:

Elementary:	Carillon Elementary School
	Lawton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 26.2

Number of students: 1,472

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.9%

Hispanic:

25.3%

African American:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Heights Middle School ranks better than 80.1% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 12 ranked middle schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.97. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Jackson Heights Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Seminole School District. Racial makeup is: White (54.9%), Hispanic (25.3%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Middle School is 26.2. 8 middle schools in the Seminole School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jackson Heights Middle School employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Heights Middle School is $7,494, which is the lowest among 12 middle schools in the Seminole School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jackson Heights Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Heights Middle School 238^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Jackson Heights Middle School in the ranking list.)

Seminole:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole 7^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson Heights Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	87.63	53^rd	593	91.1%
2005	86.50	61^st	602	89.9%
2006	90.79	40^th	675	94.1%
2007	91.04	44^th	736	94.0%
2008	89.98	49^th	740	93.4%
2009	89.17	54^th	780	93.1%
2010	88.40	63^rd	839	92.5%
2011	87.01	84^th	891	90.6%
2012	88.13	77^th	897	91.4%
2013	89.64	65^th	956	93.2%
2014	88.52	80^th	999	92.0%
2016	83.36	138^th	997	86.2%
2017	83.09	157^th	1031	84.8%
2018	82.74	161^st	1035	84.4%
2019	83.32	162^nd	1099	85.3%
2021	82.30	158^th	1136	86.1%
2022	81.62	184^th	1148	84.0%
2023	78.09	221^st	1177	81.2%
2024	76.97	238^th	1196	80.1%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson Heights Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1022	104	23	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	1189
1989	1088	99	18	65	2	n/a	n/a	0	1272
1990	1111	120	17	64	2	n/a	n/a	0	1314
1991	1232	134	22	88	2	n/a	n/a	0	1478
1992	1456	165	38	119	1	n/a	n/a	0	1779
1993	1023	152	29	86	4	n/a	n/a	0	1294
1994	1094	147	37	98	2	n/a	n/a	0	1378
1995	1213	169	38	139	5	n/a	n/a	0	1564
1996	1213	169	38	139	5	n/a	n/a	0	1564
1997	1296	176	42	143	4	n/a	n/a	0	1661
1998	1394	165	47	156	4	n/a	n/a	0	1766
1999	1515	180	49	177	7	n/a	n/a	0	1928
2000	1661	192	45	184	8	n/a	n/a	0	2090
2001	1008	101	24	94	3	n/a	n/a	0	1230
2002	1028	111	33	96	2	n/a	n/a	0	1270
2003	1028	111	33	96	2	n/a	n/a	0	1270
2004	1023	114	24	84	3	n/a	n/a	0	1248
2005	1120	134	35	116	2	n/a	n/a	0	1407
2006	896	106	47	109	1	n/a	n/a	0	1159
2007	931	111	57	132	2	n/a	n/a	61	1294
2008	931	103	52	145	0	n/a	n/a	63	1294
2009	973	111	48	168	0	n/a	n/a	73	1373
2010	899	92	46	163	0	n/a	n/a	76	1276
2011	894	107	46	175	4	2	38	0	1266
2012	800	111	43	186	2	4	39	0	1185
2013	781	103	44	188	1	2	35	0	1154
2014	806	98	42	187	1	3	31	0	1168
2015	820	95	52	219	1	4	28	0	1219
2016	762	108	43	283	1	5	37	0	1239
2017	806	110	69	273	2	2	37	0	1299
2018	842	125	61	275	1	3	47	0	1354
2019	839	138	82	287	0	4	56	0	1406
2020	855	132	90	313	3	3	49	0	1445
2021	809	134	87	316	4	4	51	0	1405
2022	806	135	84	348	3	2	52	0	1430
2023	808	126	104	372	2	5	55	0	1472

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 Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1189	58.0	20.5	12.3
1989	1272	55.0	23.1	11.6
1990	1314	67.0	19.6	12.5
1991	1478	76.0	19.4	12.5
1992	1779	79.0	22.5	9.8
1993	1294	58.0	22.3	13.8
1994	1378	61.0	22.6	14.6
1995	1564	69.0	22.7	14.9
1996	1564	69.0	22.7	14.9
1997	1661	75.0	22.1	14.6
1998	1766	86.0	20.5	13.4
1999	1928	93.0	20.7	18.8
2000	2090	87.0	24.0	10.3
2001	1230	63.0	19.5	13.6
2002	1270	65.0	19.5	18.9
2003	1270	65.0	19.5	18.9
2004	1248	71.0	17.6	17.5
2005	1407	70.0	20.1	16.9
2006	1159	69.0	16.8	14.8
2007	1294	68.0	19.0	18
2008	1294	70.5	18.4	18.6
2009	1373	82.6	18.4	19.6
2010	1276	74.0	17.2	24.1
2011	1266	58.4	21.6	23.9
2012	1185	61.3	19.3	29.5
2013	1154	72.0	16.0	26.3
2014	1168	69.0	16.9	27.9
2015	1219	69.0	17.6	29.7
2016	1239	66.0	18.7	32.1
2017	1299	66.0	19.6	30.7
2018	1354	70.0	19.3	30.5
2019	1406	50.6	27.7	29.4
2020	1445	54.5	26.4	29.8
2021	1405	44.6	31.4	32.7
2022	1430	51.9	27.5	33.6
2023	1472	56.0	26.2	32.2

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 Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1189	58.0	20.5	12.3
1989	1272	55.0	23.1	11.6
1990	1314	67.0	19.6	12.5
1991	1478	76.0	19.4	12.5
1992	1779	79.0	22.5	9.8
1993	1294	58.0	22.3	13.8
1994	1378	61.0	22.6	14.6
1995	1564	69.0	22.7	14.9
1996	1564	69.0	22.7	14.9
1997	1661	75.0	22.1	14.6
1998	1766	86.0	20.5	13.4
1999	1928	93.0	20.7	18.8
2000	2090	87.0	24.0	10.3
2001	1230	63.0	19.5	13.6
2002	1270	65.0	19.5	18.9
2003	1270	65.0	19.5	18.9
2004	1248	71.0	17.6	17.5
2005	1407	70.0	20.1	16.9
2006	1159	69.0	16.8	14.8
2007	1294	68.0	19.0	18
2008	1294	70.5	18.4	18.6
2009	1373	82.6	18.4	19.6
2010	1276	74.0	17.2	24.1
2011	1266	58.4	21.6	23.9
2012	1185	61.3	19.3	29.5
2013	1154	72.0	16.0	26.3
2014	1168	69.0	16.9	27.9
2015	1219	69.0	17.6	29.7
2016	1239	66.0	18.7	32.1
2017	1299	66.0	19.6	30.7
2018	1354	70.0	19.3	30.5
2019	1406	50.6	27.7	29.4
2020	1445	54.5	26.4	29.8
2021	1405	44.6	31.4	32.7
2022	1430	51.9	27.5	33.6
2023	1472	56.0	26.2	32.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson Heights Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$380 (6.4%)	$5,604 (93.6%)	$5,984
2019	$405 (6.9%)	$5,453 (93.1%)	$5,858
2020	$279 (4.6%)	$5,751 (95.4%)	$6,030
2021	$608 (9.2%)	$5,974 (90.8%)	$6,582
2022	$662 (10.0%)	$5,955 (90.0%)	$6,617
2023	$673 (9.0%)	$6,822 (91.0%)	$7,494

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Heights Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 162^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 221^st of 1177 Middle schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights Middle School)	72	71	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	60	60
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights Middle School)	76	71	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	65	59	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights Middle School)	73	65	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	58	57	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights Middle School)	79	66	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	61	58	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights Middle School)	74	63	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	61	57	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights Middle School)	46	49	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	32	28	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Jackson Heights Middle School)	74	68	6%
8th Grade Science (Seminole)	57	55	2%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Jackson Heights Middle School)	88	86	2%
End of Course Civics (Seminole)	74	71	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Jackson Heights Middle School)	99	91	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Seminole)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Jackson Heights Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Seminole)	64	62	2%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1406	1472	4.7%
African American	138	126	8.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	82	104	26.8%
Hispanic	287	372	29.6%
Pacific Islander	4	5	25%
White	839	808	3.7%
Two or More Races	56	55	1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	32.2%	2.8%

Schools Near Jackson Heights Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	41 Academy Ave	Oviedo	32765	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-4550	1,472	56	26.2	32.2%	808 (54.9%)	126 (8.6%)	372 (25.3%)	104 (7.1%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	55 (3.7%)	77	238^th of 1196 public middle schools	80.1%		78.1	221^st of 1177 public middle schools	81.2%	17	69.0	65.0	60.0	74.0	79.0	28.0	67.0	90.0	100.0	82.0	$7,494	$673	$6,822
Chiles Middle School	Public	6-8	1240 Sanctuary Dr	Oviedo	32766	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 871-7050	1,278	49	26.3	26.8%	829 (64.9%)	44 (3.4%)	266 (20.8%)	83 (6.5%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	48 (3.8%)	79.5	209^th of 1196 public middle schools	82.5%		74.1	269^th of 1177 public middle schools	77.1%	60	75.0	66.0	66.0	68.0	83.0	22.0	64.0	87.0	98.0	82.0	$7,901	$814	$7,086
Indian Trails Middle School	Public	6-8	415 Tuskawilla Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-4350	1,197	42	28.3	44.4%	701 (58.6%)	96 (8.0%)	317 (26.5%)	33 (2.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (3.8%)	64.8	389^th of 1196 public middle schools	67.5%		62.6	403^rd of 1177 public middle schools	65.8%	14	74.0	62.0	53.0	52.0	69.0	28.0	49.0	79.0	90.0	78.0	$7,636	$745	$6,891
Tuskawilla Middle School	Public	6-8	1801 Tuskawilla Rd	Oviedo	32765	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-8550	1,121	43	26.2	54.6%	490 (43.7%)	123 (11.0%)	398 (35.5%)	46 (4.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (5.3%)	52	559^th of 1196 public middle schools	53.3%		59	445^th of 1177 public middle schools	62.2%	114	51.0	49.0	43.0	49.0	69.0	35.0	51.0	82.0	93.0	71.0	$7,706	$703	$7,004
Union Park Middle	Public	6-8	1844 Westfall Dr	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6309	706	45	15.6	73.8%	62 (8.8%)	111 (15.7%)	500 (70.8%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	12 (1.7%)	21.2	982^nd of 1196 public middle schools	17.9%		23.2	933^rd of 1177 public middle schools	20.7%	49	37.0	29.0	31.0	47.0	21.0	34.0	29.0	59.0	100.0	31.0	$12,575	$2,679	$9,896
South Seminole Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	101 S Winter Park Dr	Casselberry	32707	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 746-1350	995	44	22.8	69.4%	328 (33.0%)	158 (15.9%)	446 (44.8%)	16 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	42 (4.2%)	43.7	679^th of 1196 public middle schools	43.2%		35.9	757^th of 1177 public middle schools	35.7%	78	42.0	54.0	49.0	33.0	60.0	17.0	41.0	58.0	93.0	72.0	$9,777	$1,355	$8,423
Corner Lake Middle	Public	6-8	1700 Chuluota Rd	Orlando	32820	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 568-0510	841	44	19.1	54.5%	269 (32.0%)	78 (9.3%)	422 (50.2%)	37 (4.4%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (0.8%)	25 (3.0%)	42.9	687^th of 1196 public middle schools	42.6%		46	622^nd of 1177 public middle schools	47.2%	65	43.0	46.0	45.0	55.0	24.0	51.0	47.0	85.0	90.0	52.0	$10,784	$1,388	$9,395
Millennium Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2330 E Sr 46	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-6550	1,347	74	18.1	70.4%	356 (26.4%)	422 (31.3%)	470 (34.9%)	26 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	69 (5.1%)	40.8	712^th of 1196 public middle schools	40.5%		44.2	645^th of 1177 public middle schools	45.2%	67	41.0	42.0	41.0	42.0	61.0	29.0	45.0	48.0	69.0	58.0	$9,963	$1,451	$8,511
Legacy Middle	Public	6-8	11398 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 658-5330	683	38	17.9	56.4%	113 (16.5%)	109 (16.0%)	397 (58.1%)	46 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	36	781^st of 1196 public middle schools	34.7%		34.6	781^st of 1177 public middle schools	33.6%		46.0	42.0	39.0	43.0	32.0	50.0	41.0	82.0		54.0	$11,050	$1,857	$9,194
Discovery Middle	Public	6-8	601 Woodbury Rd	Orlando	32828	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 384-1555	812	41	19.8	52.6%	255 (31.4%)	75 (9.2%)	423 (52.1%)	30 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (3.3%)	66	376^th of 1196 public middle schools	68.6%		66.8	362^nd of 1177 public middle schools	69.2%	14	57.0	55.0	60.0	68.0	44.0	71.0	60.0	98.0	100.0	79.0	$10,482	$1,660	$8,823

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Heights Middle School

What district is Jackson Heights Middle School in?

Seminole

What high school do graduates of Jackson Heights Middle School attend?

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

Is Jackson Heights Middle School a good school?

Jackson Heights Middle School ranks 238^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jackson Heights Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,472 students attended Jackson Heights Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Heights Middle School?

Students at Jackson Heights Middle School are 55% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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