Jackson Middle

Summary:

Jackson Middle is a public middle school located in Falls Church, Virginia, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 1,053 students. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jackson Middle has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (50.71%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 11.19% to 26.3% Hispanic. However, the school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. For example, in 8th grade Mathematics, Jackson Middle's proficiency rate is 31.12% compared to 39.01% for Fairfax County and 50.1% for Virginia. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with low rankings for Hispanic and English Language Learner students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Over the years, Jackson Middle's statewide ranking has declined, from a high of 50 out of 416 Virginia middle schools in 2013-2014 to a current ranking of 284 out of 417 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also dropped from 4 stars to 2 stars during this period. While Jackson Middle is part of the highly-ranked Fairfax County Public Schools district, it performs significantly lower than some of the nearby magnet schools, such as Longfellow Middle and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle, which consistently rank among the top middle schools in Virginia.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 3020 Gallows Rd
       Falls Church, VA  22042


(703) 204-8100

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,858 Help


Students who attend Jackson Middle usually attend:

High:    Falls Church High

Feeder schools for Jackson Middle:

Elementary:    Camelot Elementary
    Fairhill Elementary
    Graham Road Elementary
    Pine Spring Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  1,053

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.7%
White:
22.6%
Asian:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jackson Middle ranks worse than 68.1% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 16th among 23 ranked middle schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.68. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Middle is $10,858, which is the 11th highest among 23 middle schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Middle 284th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Jackson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia 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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.63 177th 340 47.9%
2006 51.90 177th 383 53.8%
2007 43.40 248th 387 35.9%
2008 56.47 151st 391 61.4%
2009 63.77 97th 390 75.1%
2010 62.18 117th 408 71.3%
2011 64.94 95th 413 77.0%
2012 65.59 84th 413 79.7%
2013 73.35 65th 416 84.4%
2014 76.20 50th 416 88.0%
2015 69.49 75th 412 81.8%
2016 57.78 153rd 409 62.6%
2017 54.77 175th 415 57.8%
2018 45.42 240th 413 41.9%
2019 56.78 176th 424 58.5%
2021 42.66 232nd 419 44.6%
2022 45.73 223rd 415 46.3%
2023 42.41 265th 422 37.2%
2024 37.68 284th 417 31.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.26 14th 231 93.9%
2024 84.47 14th 237 94.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.14 71st 100 29.0%
2024 32.12 78th 122 36.1%
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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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.31 327th 402 18.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.18 261st 411 36.5%
2024 35.08 288th 407 29.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.70 188th 278 32.4%
2024 40.01 156th 281 44.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.67 245th 409 40.1%
2024 38.71 264th 407 35.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.54 57th 132 56.8%
2024 60.37 52nd 128 59.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.60 137th 298 54.0%
2024 66.40 85th 299 71.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.41 243rd 275 11.6%
2024 16.11 244th 272 10.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jackson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.84 48th 402 88.1%
2024 69.76 94th 396 76.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department 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 Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 685 685
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 777 777
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 809 809
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 830 830
1993 440 82 205 161 1 n/a n/a 0 889
1994 448 94 217 171 3 n/a n/a 0 933
1995 409 91 225 198 3 n/a n/a 0 926
1996 409 91 225 198 3 n/a n/a 0 926
1997 406 92 237 174 3 n/a n/a 0 912
1998 415 102 214 182 3 n/a n/a 0 916
1999 432 88 197 203 3 n/a n/a 0 923
2000 431 87 221 218 0 n/a n/a -4 953
2001 408 84 224 241 0 n/a n/a 0 957
2002 394 88 266 288 3 n/a n/a 32 1071
2003 394 88 266 288 3 n/a n/a 32 1071
2004 388 108 244 290 3 n/a n/a 40 1073
2005 343 117 239 290 5 n/a n/a 56 1050
2006 264 107 230 281 4 n/a n/a 38 924
2007 266 103 232 285 2 n/a n/a 36 924
2008 279 92 221 302 0 n/a n/a 40 934
2009 301 89 238 329 1 n/a n/a 46 1004
2010 336 93 282 303 1 n/a n/a 62 1077
2011 370 103 288 336 2 1 52 0 1152
2012 373 87 296 336 3 1 60 0 1156
2013 330 82 316 369 5 1 65 0 1168
2014 371 88 316 415 6 1 65 0 1262
2015 396 94 320 456 4 2 66 0 1338
2016 393 101 345 486 4 3 67 0 1399
2017 404 116 363 491 4 0 66 0 1444
2018 380 112 366 534 4 0 68 0 1464
2019 273 63 265 456 3 1 56 0 1117
2020 217 60 209 502 2 2 54 0 1046
2021 218 65 218 514 2 1 59 0 1077
2022 243 49 214 524 5 1 62 0 1098
2023 238 39 188 534 4 1 49 0 1053

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 685 42.2 16.2 n/a
1990 777 43.4 17.9 n/a
1991 809 53.1 15.2 n/a
1992 830 54.1 15.3 n/a
1993 889 67.9 13.1 n/a
1994 933 56.1 n/a n/a
1995 926 n/a 0.0 28.4
1996 926 n/a 0.0 28.4
1997 912 n/a 0.0 26.4
1998 916 n/a 0.0 26.2
1999 923 71.0 13.0 30.2
2000 953 n/a 0.0 35
2001 957 81.2 11.8 33
2002 1071 98.7 10.9 36.3
2003 1071 98.7 10.9 36.3
2004 1073 88.2 12.2 37.7
2005 1050 88.1 11.9 41.6
2006 924 83.0 11.1 41.3
2007 924 84.4 10.9 42.6
2008 934 53.3 17.5 41.1
2009 1004 54.6 18.4 41.5
2010 1077 49.1 21.9 38.7
2011 1152 69.3 16.6 38.6
2012 1156 91.9 12.5 38.2
2013 1168 91.2 12.7 39.9
2014 1262 97.0 12.9 40.4
2015 1338 101.0 13.2 41.5
2016 1399 106.0 13.1 40
2017 1444 108.6 13.2 40.1
2018 1464 112.2 13.0 40.9
2019 1117 95.2 11.7 44.6
2020 1046 80.3 13.0 50.1
2021 1077 83.0 12.9 n/a
2022 1098 88.4 12.4 47.7
2023 1053 71.5 14.7 52.6

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
1989 685 42.2 16.2 n/a
1990 777 43.4 17.9 n/a
1991 809 53.1 15.2 n/a
1992 830 54.1 15.3 n/a
1993 889 67.9 13.1 n/a
1994 933 56.1 n/a n/a
1995 926 n/a 0.0 28.4
1996 926 n/a 0.0 28.4
1997 912 n/a 0.0 26.4
1998 916 n/a 0.0 26.2
1999 923 71.0 13.0 30.2
2000 953 n/a 0.0 35
2001 957 81.2 11.8 33
2002 1071 98.7 10.9 36.3
2003 1071 98.7 10.9 36.3
2004 1073 88.2 12.2 37.7
2005 1050 88.1 11.9 41.6
2006 924 83.0 11.1 41.3
2007 924 84.4 10.9 42.6
2008 934 53.3 17.5 41.1
2009 1004 54.6 18.4 41.5
2010 1077 49.1 21.9 38.7
2011 1152 69.3 16.6 38.6
2012 1156 91.9 12.5 38.2
2013 1168 91.2 12.7 39.9
2014 1262 97.0 12.9 40.4
2015 1338 101.0 13.2 41.5
2016 1399 106.0 13.1 40
2017 1444 108.6 13.2 40.1
2018 1464 112.2 13.0 40.9
2019 1117 95.2 11.7 44.6
2020 1046 80.3 13.0 50.1
2021 1077 83.0 12.9 n/a
2022 1098 88.4 12.4 47.7
2023 1053 71.5 14.7 52.6

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 Jackson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $235 (2.2%) $10,666 (97.8%) $10,901
2020 $247 (2.2%) $10,795 (97.8%) $11,042
2021 $220 (2.0%) $10,638 (98.0%) $10,858

Data source: Virginia 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 176th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 265th of 422 Middle schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Middle)7046.8
 23.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8654.7
 31.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Jackson Middle)7969.9
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8478.7
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Middle)8129.5
 51.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8339.8
 43.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Jackson Middle)7759.7
 17.3%
   8th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8370.4
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Jackson Middle)7763.1
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8277.4
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Jackson Middle)10094
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Jackson Middle)99100
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Jackson Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11171053
 5.7%
African American6339
 38.1%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian265188
 29.1%
Hispanic456534
 17.1%
Pacific Islander11
White273238
 12.8%
Two or More Races5649
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%52.6%
 8%


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Students who attend Jackson Middle usually go on to attend Falls Church High

Students at Jackson Middle are 51% Hispanic, 23% White, 18% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,053 students attended Jackson Middle.

Jackson Middle ranks 284th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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