Summary:
Jackson Middle is a public middle school located in Champlin, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,981 students. It is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, which is ranked 160 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Jackson Middle consistently performs above the state and district averages in MCA-III proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Jackson Middle's overall Math proficiency rate was 49.62%, compared to the district's 51.74% and the state's 45.47%. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 46.04% White, 19.18% African American, 8.78% Hispanic, 15.6% Asian, and 9.89% two or more races, which is higher than the nearby schools in the Anoka-Hennepin district. Jackson Middle excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 31st out of 179 Minnesota middle schools for African American students and 1st out of 55 for Native American students, both with 5-star ratings.
While Jackson Middle maintains a diverse student population, the school has seen a slight decline in enrollment and a shift in racial demographics over the past few years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Asian and multi-racial students. The performance of certain student subgroups, such as Asian, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, has also fluctuated over the years. Additionally, Jackson Middle has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 31.95% to 43.11% over the past three years, suggesting the school may face some socioeconomic challenges that could impact student performance. However, Jackson Middle still outperforms the nearby Anoka-Hennepin district schools in academic metrics, and schools like Northdale Middle and Anoka Middle School for the Arts also demonstrate strong performance, particularly in specific subject areas or student subgroups.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Anoka-Hennepin School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,606
Students who attend Jackson Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Jackson Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3
Number of students: 2,030
Racial breakdown:
White:
44.2%
African American:
19.5%
Asian:
16.8%
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Two or more races:
9.7%
Hispanic:
9.3%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.3%
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