Jackson Middle

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Jackson Middle ranks 1267 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jackson Middle is a public middle school located in Forney, Texas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 969 students. The school is part of the Forney Independent School District, which is ranked 401 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Warren Middle outperforms Jackson Middle across most academic metrics, including STAAR test scores and overall state rankings. However, Jackson Middle excels in Algebra I end-of-course exams, with a proficiency rate of 83.13% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the district (44.23%) and state (44.73%) averages. The school also performs relatively well for English Language Learners, ranking in the top 20% of Texas middle schools in this category. Unfortunately, Jackson Middle struggles with Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the bottom 30% and bottom 40% of Texas middle schools, respectively.

With a high percentage of students (48.71% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Jackson Middle may benefit from targeted interventions and support for its underperforming student subgroups. Additionally, the school could examine its instructional practices and curriculum to identify opportunities for improvement in core academic areas, particularly mathematics, where the school's 7th grade proficiency (19.72%) is significantly lower than the district (20.09%) and state (31.89%) averages.

Detail:

Public 7-8

651 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126-9682

(469) 762-4270

District: Forney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1267^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Students who attend Jackson Middle usually attend:

High:

North Forney High School

Feeder schools for Jackson Middle:

Elementary:	Criswell Elementary
	Crosby Elementary
	Lewis Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 993

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.4%

Hispanic:

34.1%

White:

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Middle ranks worse than 53.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Forney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.12. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Jackson Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Forney Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Jackson Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.4%), Hispanic (34.1%), White (17.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Middle is 13.7, which is the 2^nd best among 3 middle schools in the Forney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Jackson Middle employs 72.4 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Middle 1267^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Jackson Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Forney Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Forney Independent School District (Isd) 401^st of 968 Texas 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	TX State Percentile
2022	34.52	1489^th	2254	33.9%
2023	44.43	1238^th	2330	46.9%
2024	44.12	1267^th	2361	46.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	44.28	464^th	813	42.9%
2023	45.84	437^th	817	46.5%
2024	36.35	527^th	812	35.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	50.71	629^th	1643	61.7%
2023	68.11	337^th	1720	80.4%
2024	49.83	754^th	1760	57.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	35.48	1132^nd	1757	35.6%
2023	33.00	1293^rd	1815	28.8%
2024	53.11	711^th	1881	62.2%

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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	TX State Percentile
2022	31.28	1667^th	2220	24.9%
2023	41.04	1339^th	2251	40.5%
2024	39.73	1326^th	2224	40.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.60	1273^rd	2221	42.7%
2023	48.12	1086^th	2241	51.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	37.45	1118^th	1488	24.9%
2023	69.22	441^st	1481	70.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	33.14	1565^th	2182	28.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	27.11	1719^th	2228	22.8%
2023	38.50	1383^rd	2245	38.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	28.27	493^rd	606	18.6%
2023	33.85	478^th	616	22.4%
2024	41.42	422^nd	612	31.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	30.55	934^th	1251	25.3%
2023	43.27	659^th	1273	48.2%
2024	50.92	522^nd	1271	58.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	41.19	1198^th	2077	42.3%
2023	51.84	905^th	2116	57.2%
2024	45.30	1070^th	2108	49.2%

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Rank History for White students at Jackson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	43.34	1019^th	1723	40.9%
2023	54.69	749^th	1749	57.2%
2024	52.81	770^th	1724	55.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	208	323	28	317	4	2	32	914
2023	200	382	26	329	3	6	23	969
2024	173	421	22	339	3	6	29	993

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
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	914	57.3	15.9	44.7
2023	969	63.9	15.1	48.7
2024	993	72.4	13.7	55.1

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
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	914	57.3	15.9	44.7
2023	969	63.9	15.1	48.7
2024	993	72.4	13.7	55.1

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Middle	Public	7-8	651 Innovation Blvd	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 762-4270	993	72	13.7	55.1%	173 (17.4%)	421 (42.4%)	339 (34.1%)	22 (2.2%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.6%)	29 (2.9%)	44.1	1267^th of 2361 public middle schools	46.3%		44.4	1238^th of 2330 public middle schools	46.9%	29				83.1			52.5	50.9			19.7	38.9		31.5	25.2
Rhodes Is	Public	5-6	775 Innovation Blvd	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 762-4370	985	69	14.2	55.8%	157 (15.9%)	420 (42.6%)	338 (34.3%)	29 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	33 (3.4%)								(n/a)	27.9	7.1	6.5		42.8	51.3			27.3	34.1			11.8
Warren Middle	Public	7-8	811 S Bois D Arc	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 762-4250	927	59	15.7	27.7%	393 (42.4%)	208 (22.4%)	271 (29.2%)	24 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.9%)	71.6	506^th of 2361 public middle schools	78.6%		73.8	444^th of 2330 public middle schools	80.9%	62				100.0			61.3	67.2			31.0	65.9		48.5	34.3	$7,291	$440	$6,851
Smith Intermediate	Public	5-6	1750 Iron Gate Blvd	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 762-4365	693	51	13.6	57.3%	101 (14.6%)	416 (60.0%)	120 (17.3%)	23 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.5%)								(n/a)					42.6	41.0			38.0	19.6			10.9			$7,695	$750	$6,944
Rhea Intermediate	Public	5-6	250 Monitor Blvd	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 762-4360	846	58	14.4	28.4%	369 (43.6%)	216 (25.5%)	219 (25.9%)	17 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.8%)								(n/a)					57.5	71.7			47.5	59.0			25.8			$7,751	$618	$7,133
Brown Middle	Public	7-8	1050 Windmill Farms Blvd	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 762-4260	656	46	14.3	63.0%	94 (14.3%)	365 (55.6%)	144 (22.0%)	18 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.7%)	32.2	1658^th of 2361 public middle schools	29.8%		36.4	1522^nd of 2330 public middle schools	34.7%	136				86.9			44.6	46.9			7.5	27.5		30.3	19.8	$7,944	$708	$7,235
Terry Middle	Public	6-8	2351 Edwards Church Rd	Mesquite	75181	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-5650	866	56	15.4	85.1%	50 (5.8%)	508 (58.7%)	271 (31.3%)	10 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.7%)	33.1	1627^th of 2361 public middle schools	31.1%		25.9	1816^th of 2330 public middle schools	22.1%	189				81.3		37.8	34.6	38.3		39.0	3.0	41.6		39.1	12.3	$8,015	$758	$7,256
Sunnyvale Middle	Public	6-8	216 N Collins Rd	Sunnyvale	75182	Dallas County	Sunnyvale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 226-2922	553	37	14.9	17.2%	239 (43.2%)	60 (10.8%)	97 (17.5%)	137 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	92.4	106^th of 2361 public middle schools	95.5%		88.4	173^rd of 2330 public middle schools	92.6%	67				98.9		78.7	84.0	85.6		62.3	41.6	82.4		80.0	57.1	$9,894	$523	$9,371
Maurine Cain Middle	Public	7-8	6620 Fm 3097	Rockwall	75032	Rockwall County	Rockwall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 772-1170	1,154	58	19.9	30.2%	628 (54.4%)	124 (10.7%)	315 (27.3%)	35 (3.0%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.0%)	78.9	342^nd of 2361 public middle schools	85.5%		81.8	300^th of 2330 public middle schools	87.1%	42				94.1			64.2	65.0			27.0	65.7		58.8	47.8	$7,916	$545	$7,371
Berry Middle	Public	6-8	2675 Bear Dr	Mesquite	75181	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-5850	596	42	14.1	80.4%	52 (8.7%)	296 (49.7%)	217 (36.4%)	8 (1.3%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.5%)	41	1360^th of 2361 public middle schools	42.4%		35.2	1563^rd of 2330 public middle schools	32.9%	203				83.1		36.5	45.7	44.5		34.2	24.8	56.3		39.6	17.2	$8,845	$1,001	$7,844

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Middle

What high school do graduates of Jackson Middle attend?

Students who attend Jackson Middle usually go on to attend North Forney High School

Is Jackson Middle a good school?

Jackson Middle ranks 1267^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Middle?

Students at Jackson Middle are 42% African American, 34% Hispanic, 17% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Jackson Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 993 students attended Jackson Middle.

What district is Jackson Middle in?

Forney Independent School District (Isd)

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