Jackson School

Summary:

Jackson School is an elementary school located in York, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 485 students. It is part of the York City School District, which is ranked 572 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite relatively high spending per student and a favorable student-teacher ratio, Jackson School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past several years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on the PSSA exams are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Math and for certain student subgroups like English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.3% of Jackson School students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 9.9% in the York City School District.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the York City School District, such as Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy, Devers School, and McKinley School, generally outperform Jackson School on academic measures, suggesting that there may be opportunities for the school to learn from and collaborate with its peers to identify and implement effective strategies for improving student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 177 E Jackson St
       York, PA  17403-3136


(717) 849-1223

District: York City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1471st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,920 Help


Students who attend Jackson School usually attend:

High:    William Penn Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.6%
African American:
35.5%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Jackson School ranks worse than 96.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the York City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jackson School ranks worse than 94.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.23. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.6%), African American (35.5%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the York City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson School is 12.5, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the York City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson School is $18,920, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the York City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Jackson School 1471st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jackson School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jackson School 843rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Jackson School in the ranking list.)

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York City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks York City School District 572nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 5.64 1378th 1474 6.5%
2016 3.38 1497th 1554 3.7%
2017 3.57 1487th 1547 3.9%
2018 6.50 1412th 1530 7.7%
2019 7.29 1401st 1544 9.3%
2021 4.39 1383rd 1433 3.5%
2022 5.21 1466th 1534 4.4%
2023 5.82 1450th 1534 5.5%
2024 4.90 1471st 1526 3.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.05 187th 196 4.6%
2024 14.89 195th 200 2.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.68 1316th 1414 6.9%
2024 7.41 1374th 1432 4.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.34 1420th 1488 4.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.82 1421st 1495 4.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.42 223rd 437 49.0%
2024 26.39 340th 437 22.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.40 409th 432 5.3%
2024 12.76 427th 454 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jackson School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 7.14 764th 835 8.5%
2016 9.69 762nd 870 12.4%
2017 9.57 766th 877 12.7%
2018 5.66 812th 861 5.7%
2019 7.55 814th 891 8.6%
2021 10.36 717th 797 10.0%
2022 7.83 829th 883 6.1%
2023 6.90 856th 893 4.1%
2024 7.23 843rd 891 5.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.36 112th 143 21.7%
2024 17.50 149th 150 0.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.90 824th 874 5.7%
2024 9.73 821st 877 6.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.92 816th 860 5.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.75 813th 870 6.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.16 335th 421 20.4%
2024 23.67 337th 408 17.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.76 330th 362 8.8%
2024 13.76 340th 362 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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Enrollment information for Jackson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 51 189 2 337 0 0 12 0 591
2014 54 223 3 349 0 0 22 0 651
2015 35 172 0 274 0 0 18 0 499
2016 66 168 1 272 0 1 50 0 558
2017 35 197 0 265 1 1 44 0 543
2018 23 189 0 301 0 1 52 0 566
2019 36 181 0 312 0 0 52 0 581
2020 36 189 1 354 0 0 35 0 615
2021 28 165 0 297 0 0 36 0 526
2022 25 196 0 305 0 0 24 0 550
2023 22 172 0 265 0 0 26 0 485

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

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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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 591 31.0 19.0 72.3
2014 651 28.0 23.2 71.1
2015 499 25.0 19.9 99.4
2016 558 35.0 15.9 100
2017 543 34.6 15.6 n/a
2018 566 35.0 16.1 72.3
2019 581 34.0 17.0 88.6
2020 615 33.8 18.1 n/a
2021 526 33.8 15.5 81.4
2022 550 35.8 15.3 99.5
2023 485 38.6 12.5 100

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 591 31.0 19.0 72.3
2014 651 28.0 23.2 71.1
2015 499 25.0 19.9 99.4
2016 558 35.0 15.9 100
2017 543 34.6 15.6 n/a
2018 566 35.0 16.1 72.3
2019 581 34.0 17.0 88.6
2020 615 33.8 18.1 n/a
2021 526 33.8 15.5 81.4
2022 550 35.8 15.3 99.5
2023 485 38.6 12.5 100

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,021 (6.0%) $15,989 (94.0%) $17,010
2020 $1,425 (6.0%) $22,328 (94.0%) $23,753
2021 $3,893 (16.0%) $20,437 (84.0%) $24,330
2022 $2,855 (15.1%) $16,065 (84.9%) $18,920

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1401st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1450th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.8%
Ranks 814th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 856th of 893 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jackson School)24.410
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson School)30.615
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jackson School)6.39.7
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jackson School)42.925
 17.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson School)29.715
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jackson School)137.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson School)26.413.2
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Jackson School)10.59.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson School)3122.2
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Jackson School)13.10
 13.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson School)21.814.3
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Jackson School)00
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Jackson School)4.813.5
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson School)7.112.5
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Jackson School)11.26.5
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jackson School)27.619.5
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jackson School)25.315.3
 10%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students581485
 16.5%
African American181172
 5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic312265
 15.1%
Pacific Islander00
White3622
 38.9%
Two or More Races5226
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%100%
 11.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson School

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Jackson School.

Students at Jackson School are 55% Hispanic, 35% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% White.

Jackson School ranks in the bottom 3.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Jackson School usually go on to attend:

High : William Penn Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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