East Jackson Middle School

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East Jackson Middle School ranks 241 st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Jackson Middle School is a public middle school located in Commerce, Georgia, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 544 students. The school is part of the Jackson County School District, which is ranked 46 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, East Jackson Middle School's performance, as measured by the Milestones Assessment, is generally lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics ranged from 33.9% to 44.9%, which is below the Jackson County and Georgia averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 190 out of 521 Georgia middle schools in 2013-2014 to 290 out of 567 in 2021-2022, placing it in the middle to lower-middle range compared to other Georgia middle schools. Additionally, East Jackson Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with rates ranging from 37.04% in 2020-2021 to 63.05% in 2022-2023, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Malcom Bridge Middle School and West Jackson Middle School, East Jackson Middle School's academic performance is generally lower, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as higher statewide rankings. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at East Jackson Middle School may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, and there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and collaboration with neighboring districts to share best practices.

Detail:

Public 6-7

1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529

(706) 335-2083

District: Jackson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
241^st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,812

Students who attend East Jackson Middle School usually attend:

High:

East Jackson Comprehensive High School

Feeder schools for East Jackson Middle School:

Elementary:	East Jackson Elementary School
	Maysville Elementary School
	South Jackson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 547

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.5%

Hispanic:

17.9%

African American:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Jackson Middle School ranks better than 59% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), Hispanic (17.9%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Jackson Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare East Jackson Middle School employs 40.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Jackson Middle School is $9,812.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks East Jackson Middle School 241^st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See East Jackson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Jackson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County 46^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Jackson Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	63.72	155^th	420	63.1%
2007	66.99	136^th	445	69.4%
2008	67.58	142^nd	462	69.3%
2009	74.05	94^th	466	79.8%
2010	71.37	116^th	494	76.5%
2011	78.46	75^th	504	85.1%
2012	75.94	103^rd	508	79.7%
2013	71.06	139^th	527	73.6%
2014	64.18	190^th	521	63.5%
2015	51.17	243^rd	537	54.7%
2016	57.38	207^th	545	62.0%
2017	46.69	287^th	539	46.8%
2018	47.62	272^nd	543	49.9%
2019	52.71	245^th	559	56.2%
2021	57.82	204^th	542	62.4%
2022	45.37	290^th	567	48.9%
2023	57.41	217^th	577	62.4%
2024	55.22	241^st	588	59.0%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Jackson Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	525	32	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1998	523	30	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
1999	516	32	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
2000	561	31	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	603
2001	546	34	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	592
2002	562	34	6	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	633
2003	562	34	6	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	633
2004	582	39	7	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	663
2005	582	44	13	32	1	n/a	n/a	2	674
2006	574	45	11	43	1	n/a	n/a	6	680
2007	536	41	17	34	1	n/a	n/a	7	636
2008	353	29	8	15	5	n/a	n/a	2	412
2009	352	20	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	7	403
2010	354	19	6	23	4	0	23	0	429
2011	377	16	5	31	1	0	19	0	449
2012	339	21	4	37	1	0	17	0	419
2013	350	17	4	38	2	0	15	0	426
2014	599	52	15	89	1	0	22	0	778
2015	574	44	10	101	2	0	22	0	753
2016	574	56	16	129	1	0	23	0	799
2017	576	67	13	130	1	0	22	0	809
2018	399	45	8	90	0	0	22	0	564
2019	393	38	8	95	0	0	21	0	555
2020	395	39	7	101	0	0	16	0	558
2021	369	36	4	108	1	0	22	0	540
2022	349	32	4	109	0	1	24	0	519
2023	352	38	6	123	0	0	25	0	544
2024	380	37	4	98	2	0	26	0	547

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 East Jackson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	564	34.0	16.6	51.6
1998	557	34.7	16.1	50.6
1999	557	36.7	15.2	50.4
2000	603	40.0	15.1	52.9
2001	592	38.0	15.6	61.7
2002	633	38.0	16.7	52.9
2003	633	38.0	16.7	52.9
2004	663	42.0	15.8	52.9
2005	674	43.0	15.7	56.1
2006	680	45.0	15.1	57.7
2007	636	47.0	13.5	55.5
2008	412	34.0	12.1	59.3
2009	403	35.0	11.5	62.4
2010	429	33.4	12.8	66
2011	449	33.0	13.6	64.1
2012	419	32.0	13.0	67.1
2013	426	31.0	13.7	66.2
2014	778	58.4	13.3	67.4
2015	753	50.0	15.0	68.3
2016	799	52.0	15.3	68.3
2017	809	48.9	16.5	68.1
2018	564	39.0	14.4	67
2019	555	38.9	14.2	67.6
2020	558	41.9	13.3	65.1
2021	540	41.7	12.9	37
2022	519	41.6	12.4	n/a
2023	544	41.8	13.0	63.1
2024	547	40.7	13.4	72.2

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 East Jackson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	564	34.0	16.6	51.6
1998	557	34.7	16.1	50.6
1999	557	36.7	15.2	50.4
2000	603	40.0	15.1	52.9
2001	592	38.0	15.6	61.7
2002	633	38.0	16.7	52.9
2003	633	38.0	16.7	52.9
2004	663	42.0	15.8	52.9
2005	674	43.0	15.7	56.1
2006	680	45.0	15.1	57.7
2007	636	47.0	13.5	55.5
2008	412	34.0	12.1	59.3
2009	403	35.0	11.5	62.4
2010	429	33.4	12.8	66
2011	449	33.0	13.6	64.1
2012	419	32.0	13.0	67.1
2013	426	31.0	13.7	66.2
2014	778	58.4	13.3	67.4
2015	753	50.0	15.0	68.3
2016	799	52.0	15.3	68.3
2017	809	48.9	16.5	68.1
2018	564	39.0	14.4	67
2019	555	38.9	14.2	67.6
2020	558	41.9	13.3	65.1
2021	540	41.7	12.9	37
2022	519	41.6	12.4	n/a
2023	544	41.8	13.0	63.1
2024	547	40.7	13.4	72.2

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 East Jackson Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$427 (5.4%)	$7,422 (94.6%)	$7,849
2018	$537 (6.0%)	$8,364 (94.0%)	$8,901
2019	$564 (5.7%)	$9,248 (94.3%)	$9,812

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East 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 245^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 217^th of 577 Middle schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Jackson Middle School)	44.3	38.9	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)	51.8	45	6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Jackson Middle School)	47.1	37.9	9.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)	49.4	39.4	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Jackson Middle School)	24.4	32.2	7.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)	33.3	37.8	4.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Jackson Middle School)	46.6	39.9	6.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)	50.5	43	7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	555	544	2%
African American	38	38
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	95	123	29.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	393	352	10.4%
Two or More Races	21	25	19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.6%	63.1%	4.5%

Schools Near East Jackson Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Jackson Middle School	Public	6-7	1880 Hoods Mill Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 335-2083	547	41	13.4	72.2%	380 (69.5%)	37 (6.8%)	98 (17.9%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	55.2	241^st of 588 public middle schools	59.0%		57.4	217^th of 577 public middle schools	62.4%	24			35.5	37.5			33.9	44.9					$9,812	$564	$9,248
Commerce Middle School	Public	5-8	7690 Jefferson Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Commerce City	No	No	No	No	(706) 335-5594	553	38	14.4	64.4%	345 (62.4%)	52 (9.4%)	106 (19.2%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	79.7	105^th of 588 public middle schools	82.1%		75.8	122^nd of 577 public middle schools	78.9%	17		55.0	53.7	50.7	59.3	62.6	48.5	51.4	56.4	47.0	44.2	44.3	$8,345	$185	$8,160
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Dragon Dr	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-2882	973	65	14.9	32.5%	745 (76.6%)	69 (7.1%)	93 (9.6%)	19 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.6%)	93.9	38^th of 588 public middle schools	93.5%		94.2	36^th of 577 public middle schools	93.8%	2			63.7	67.9	67.8		67.7	72.8	74.2			58.6	$7,894	$126	$7,768
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 Tallassee Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-7208	718	60	11.9	77.2%	108 (15.0%)	301 (41.9%)	271 (37.7%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)	39.3	345^th of 588 public middle schools	41.3%		43.4	306^th of 577 public middle schools	47.0%	39	94.1		27.0	30.7	36.9		26.2	33.2	34.7			31.2	$10,345	$1,086	$9,259
Banks County Middle School	Public	6-8	712 Thompson St	Homer	30547	Banks County	Banks County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 677-2277	658	44	14.8	66.4%	538 (81.8%)	15 (2.3%)	77 (11.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.6%)	66.9	165^th of 588 public middle schools	71.9%		56.3	221^st of 577 public middle schools	61.7%	56	90.0		51.1	35.1	46.3		48.4	35.1	53.7		43.0	39.4	$8,778	$516	$8,262
Legacy Knoll Middle School	Public	6-8	79 Legacy Knoll Lane	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 654-5590	680	50	13.5	53.7%	357 (52.5%)	71 (10.4%)	170 (25.0%)	34 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.6%)	64.7	182^nd of 588 public middle schools	69.0%					(n/a)	97.9		40.8	41.4	40.0		42.7	53.4	47.5			45.5
West Jackson Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Gum Springs Church Rd	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 654-2775	858	56	15.4	34.7%	543 (63.3%)	75 (8.7%)	146 (17.0%)	41 (4.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.8%)	82.6	90^th of 588 public middle schools	84.7%		71.9	136^th of 577 public middle schools	76.4%	46	96.9		56.4	46.0	55.3		58.5	54.9	65.5			53.2	$8,516	$188	$8,328
Bear Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	228 Jefferson St	Statham	30666	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 867-2116	742	55	13.4	64.3%	368 (49.6%)	106 (14.3%)	195 (26.3%)	25 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.3%)	43	319^th of 588 public middle schools	45.7%		44.2	300^th of 577 public middle schools	48.0%	19	77.5		33.6	35.0	38.2		18.5	34.5	40.1		24.4	31.5	$9,204	$528	$8,676
Clarke Middle School	Public	6-8	1235 Baxter St	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 543-6547	652	66	9.8	75.8%	239 (36.7%)	296 (45.4%)	69 (10.6%)	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.1%)	55	243^rd of 588 public middle schools	58.7%		50.8	260^th of 577 public middle schools	54.9%	17	54.4		37.8	38.8	48.2		30.2	35.5	38.4			44.0	$10,941	$1,022	$9,920
Coile Middle School	Public	6-8	110 Old Elberton Rd	Athens	30601	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5318	595	56	10.6	90.8%	41 (6.9%)	258 (43.4%)	280 (47.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	12.5	541^st of 588 public middle schools	8.0%		11.4	542^nd of 577 public middle schools	6.1%	1	73.7		16.0	16.1	20.2		11.2	14.6	10.9			10.4	$10,687	$1,187	$9,499

Frequently Asked Questions about East Jackson Middle School

Is East Jackson Middle School a good school?

East Jackson Middle School ranks 241^st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Jackson Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 547 students attended East Jackson Middle School.

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

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

What is the racial makeup of East Jackson Middle School?

Students at East Jackson Middle School are 69% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is East Jackson Middle School in?

Jackson County

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