Jackson Middle

Summary:

Jackson Middle is a public middle school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving 402 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Guilford County Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jackson Middle faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (51.49%) and Hispanic (37.06%), and an extremely high percentage (over 99%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of North Carolina middle schools, with academic performance significantly below the Guilford County and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of around 15:1 is lower than many nearby schools, suggesting that additional resources may be directed to the school to address its academic challenges.

Interestingly, Jackson Middle's performance varies by student subgroup, with the school ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina middle schools for English Language Learners and in the top 50% for Special Education students, but in the bottom quartile for African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students. Nearby schools, such as Southern Guilford Middle, Otis L. Hairston Senior Middle, and Jamestown Middle, generally perform better on state assessments and have more diverse student populations, though they also have high percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch. Additionally, two nearby magnet schools, Lincoln Academy and Swann Middle School, outperform Jackson Middle, suggesting that the magnet school model may be more effective in addressing the needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2200 Ontario Street
       Greensboro, NC  27403-3640


(336) 294-7350

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
707th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,896 Help


Students who attend Jackson Middle usually attend:

High:    Ben L. Smith High School

Feeder schools for Jackson Middle:

Elementary:    Clara J Peck Elementary
    Hunter Elementary
    Murphey Traditional Academy
    Wiley Accel/Enrichment

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.5%
Hispanic:
37.1%
Asian:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Compare Details Jackson Middle ranks worse than 89.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 21 ranked middle schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.5%), Hispanic (37.1%), Asian (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% 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 is 14.9, which is the 4th best among 21 middle schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Middle is $11,896, which is the highest among 21 middle schools in the Guilford County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Middle 707th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Jackson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Guilford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford County Schools 149th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.54 533rd 598 10.9%
2007 11.57 561st 606 7.4%
2008 17.50 531st 620 14.4%
2009 16.60 559th 630 11.3%
2010 20.93 564th 640 11.9%
2011 19.23 570th 648 12.0%
2012 21.79 564th 662 14.8%
2013 17.08 576th 673 14.4%
2014 7.39 600th 627 4.3%
2015 11.02 637th 705 9.6%
2016 15.41 597th 692 13.7%
2017 18.09 583rd 694 16.0%
2018 13.10 610th 691 11.7%
2019 18.33 634th 737 14.0%
2021 13.76 658th 741 11.2%
2022 18.41 672nd 786 14.5%
2023 24.91 612th 784 21.9%
2024 15.07 707th 793 10.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.15 69th 151 54.3%
2019 48.30 83rd 211 60.7%
2021 47.78 80th 236 66.1%
2022 54.89 89th 312 71.5%
2023 51.05 109th 318 65.7%
2024 58.85 86th 356 75.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.94 226th 473 52.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.19 484th 604 19.9%
2019 27.60 504th 639 21.1%
2021 24.32 505th 633 20.2%
2022 26.87 548th 689 20.5%
2023 41.63 428th 735 41.8%
2024 25.61 605th 743 18.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.45 1st 50 98.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.20 603rd 656 8.1%
2019 20.59 587th 684 14.2%
2021 18.58 600th 706 15.0%
2022 15.43 654th 733 10.8%
2023 26.10 565th 731 22.7%
2024 9.52 702nd 738 4.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.34 256th 475 46.1%
2019 33.48 352nd 504 30.2%
2021 13.11 476th 478 0.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.98 121st 127 4.7%
2019 27.00 383rd 416 7.9%
2023 67.56 122nd 452 73.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.96 610th 665 8.3%
2019 14.33 626th 697 10.2%
2021 11.40 653rd 711 8.2%
2022 20.78 622nd 748 16.8%
2023 22.77 601st 747 19.5%
2024 21.41 616th 751 18.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.54 398th 494 19.4%
2019 28.75 415th 519 20.0%
2021 24.14 441st 533 17.3%
2022 28.93 423rd 550 23.1%
2023 46.65 264th 559 52.8%
2024 24.85 463rd 560 17.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.04 378th 472 19.9%
2019 34.95 350th 493 29.0%
2021 32.64 373rd 522 28.5%
2022 33.35 383rd 541 29.2%
2023 37.24 374th 553 32.4%
2024 24.75 464th 564 17.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Jackson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 267 401 47 4 10 n/a n/a 0 729
1996 267 401 47 4 10 n/a n/a 0 729
1997 223 407 63 4 12 n/a n/a 0 709
1998 189 401 49 4 16 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 180 437 47 4 14 n/a n/a 0 682
2000 139 438 45 7 7 n/a n/a 0 636
2001 106 473 62 26 12 n/a n/a 0 679
2002 73 545 51 28 7 n/a n/a 0 704
2003 73 545 51 28 7 n/a n/a 0 704
2004 56 489 61 37 7 n/a n/a 0 650
2005 44 497 53 35 9 n/a n/a 0 638
2006 34 427 40 52 10 n/a n/a 0 563
2007 29 372 35 66 9 n/a n/a 30 541
2008 24 335 28 83 4 n/a n/a 23 497
2009 20 285 30 94 5 n/a n/a 0 434
2010 18 261 24 96 3 n/a n/a 0 402
2011 58 248 23 16 63 1 23 0 432
2012 24 246 23 123 5 0 15 0 436
2013 25 243 28 122 8 0 14 0 440
2014 26 252 41 135 4 1 13 0 472
2015 28 276 43 140 8 2 21 0 518
2016 26 266 33 158 14 1 16 0 514
2017 18 260 25 158 9 0 14 0 484
2018 15 246 20 179 4 1 16 0 481
2019 23 222 23 176 3 4 20 0 471
2020 13 220 24 174 4 3 37 0 475
2021 15 231 24 154 3 3 19 0 449
2022 9 220 23 162 1 3 18 0 436
2023 13 207 20 149 0 2 11 0 402

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 729 52.0 14.0 51.9
1996 729 52.0 14.0 51.9
1997 709 53.0 13.4 50.6
1998 659 56.0 11.8 53.3
1999 682 48.0 14.2 67
2000 636 52.0 12.2 66.5
2001 679 58.0 11.7 62.9
2002 704 56.0 12.6 84.8
2003 704 56.0 12.6 84.8
2004 650 56.0 11.6 86.9
2005 638 56.0 11.4 83.7
2006 563 56.0 10.1 82.6
2007 541 44.7 12.1 87.9
2008 497 40.2 12.4 n/a
2009 434 38.9 11.2 71
2010 402 35.1 11.4 90.3
2011 432 36.3 11.8 94.2
2012 436 38.2 11.4 89.7
2013 440 36.3 12.1 98.6
2014 472 37.4 12.6 98.1
2015 518 35.0 14.8 98.6
2016 514 37.0 13.8 99.4
2017 484 36.0 13.4 99.4
2018 481 33.7 14.2 97.1
2019 471 31.7 14.8 99.2
2020 475 28.0 16.9 99.4
2021 449 29.7 15.1 99.3
2022 436 28.8 15.0 98.4
2023 402 26.9 14.9 99.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 729 52.0 14.0 51.9
1996 729 52.0 14.0 51.9
1997 709 53.0 13.4 50.6
1998 659 56.0 11.8 53.3
1999 682 48.0 14.2 67
2000 636 52.0 12.2 66.5
2001 679 58.0 11.7 62.9
2002 704 56.0 12.6 84.8
2003 704 56.0 12.6 84.8
2004 650 56.0 11.6 86.9
2005 638 56.0 11.4 83.7
2006 563 56.0 10.1 82.6
2007 541 44.7 12.1 87.9
2008 497 40.2 12.4 n/a
2009 434 38.9 11.2 71
2010 402 35.1 11.4 90.3
2011 432 36.3 11.8 94.2
2012 436 38.2 11.4 89.7
2013 440 36.3 12.1 98.6
2014 472 37.4 12.6 98.1
2015 518 35.0 14.8 98.6
2016 514 37.0 13.8 99.4
2017 484 36.0 13.4 99.4
2018 481 33.7 14.2 97.1
2019 471 31.7 14.8 99.2
2020 475 28.0 16.9 99.4
2021 449 29.7 15.1 99.3
2022 436 28.8 15.0 98.4
2023 402 26.9 14.9 99.3

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,348 (19.7%) $9,548 (80.3%) $11,896

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Middle

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 634th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 612th of 784 Middle schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Middle)30.823.3
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)50.747.8
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Jackson Middle)44.626.5
 18.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)59.643.8
 15.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Middle)32.518.8
 13.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)50.944.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Jackson Middle)36.529.8
 6.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)57.645.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Middle)24.130.6
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)45.335.5
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Jackson Middle)40.949
 8.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)54.447.2
 7.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Jackson Middle)7467.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Guilford County Schools)75.566.4
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students471402
 14.6%
African American222207
 6.8%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2320
 13%
Hispanic176149
 15.3%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White2313
 43.5%
Two or More Races2011
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%99.3%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Middle

Students who attend Jackson Middle usually go on to attend Ben L. Smith High School

Students at Jackson Middle are 51% African American, 37% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Jackson Middle.

Jackson Middle ranks in the bottom 10.8% of North Carolina middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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