P J Jacobs Junior High

Summary:

P J Jacobs Junior High is a public middle school located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 661 students. The school is part of the Stevens Point Area Public School District, which is ranked 215 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

P J Jacobs Junior High has shown strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, with 64.78% of 7th graders and 62.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in the subject, outperforming both the district and state averages. The school has also performed well for some student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, ranking 52nd and 51st out of Wisconsin middle schools, respectively, in these categories. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, and it faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic disparities that may impact student learning and outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, P J Jacobs Junior High generally performs better than Almond-Bancroft Middle and Rosholt Middle, but lags behind the stronger-performing Mosinee Middle and Amherst Middle schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 2400 Main St
       Stevens Point, WI  54481-4099


(715) 345-5422

District: Stevens Point Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,634 Help


Students who attend P J Jacobs Junior High usually attend:

High:    Stevens Point Area Senior High

Feeder schools for P J Jacobs Junior High:

Elementary:    Bannach Elementary
    Jefferson Elementary
    Madison Elementary
    McKinley Center
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  661

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.8% Help


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Compare Details P J Jacobs Junior High ranks better than 65.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.26. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at P J Jacobs Junior High is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at P J Jacobs Junior High is $14,634.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

P J Jacobs Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks P J Jacobs Junior High 219th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See P J Jacobs Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Stevens Point Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stevens Point Area Public School District 215th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for P J Jacobs Junior High

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Rank History for all students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.42 185th 324 42.9%
2005 53.47 212th 332 36.1%
2006 65.72 152nd 382 60.2%
2007 68.21 129th 366 64.8%
2008 58.81 264th 519 49.1%
2009 63.86 199th 521 61.8%
2010 63.50 211th 539 60.9%
2011 57.10 298th 549 45.7%
2012 70.17 128th 559 77.1%
2013 65.79 164th 569 71.2%
2014 64.37 193rd 585 67.0%
2015 55.73 297th 612 51.5%
2016 52.42 307th 609 49.6%
2017 66.68 172nd 612 71.9%
2018 67.04 160th 579 72.4%
2019 68.13 163rd 594 72.6%
2021 56.75 256th 613 58.2%
2022 48.77 337th 617 45.4%
2023 59.01 243rd 640 62.0%
2024 65.26 219th 641 65.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.33 31st 96 67.7%
2019 50.43 50th 101 50.5%
2023 56.24 53rd 132 59.8%
2024 54.30 57th 131 56.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.75 6th 140 95.7%
2019 55.45 40th 153 73.9%
2021 72.92 12th 138 91.3%
2022 37.04 99th 158 37.3%
2024 59.15 51st 173 70.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.81 43rd 417 89.7%
2019 76.49 37th 414 91.1%
2021 74.30 44th 437 89.9%
2022 40.91 237th 421 43.7%
2023 34.40 305th 439 30.5%
2024 60.35 124th 425 70.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.47 193rd 489 60.5%
2019 62.33 131st 487 73.1%
2021 45.58 263rd 499 47.3%
2022 23.97 435th 522 16.7%
2023 42.32 306th 525 41.7%
2024 55.87 210th 520 59.6%
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Rank History for Female students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.07 218th 551 60.4%
2019 64.33 178th 557 68.0%
2021 49.25 310th 574 46.0%
2022 39.72 380th 576 34.0%
2023 61.26 200th 579 65.5%
2024 67.72 179th 580 69.1%
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Rank History for Male students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.46 106th 551 80.8%
2019 70.43 127th 557 77.2%
2021 64.74 177th 572 69.1%
2022 59.66 218th 577 62.2%
2023 56.89 247th 591 58.2%
2024 61.51 230th 585 60.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.71 67th 91 26.4%
2021 21.92 75th 90 16.7%
2024 40.46 51st 87 41.4%
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Rank History for African American students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.50 69th 118 41.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.72 151st 204 26.0%
2019 53.02 83rd 209 60.3%
2021 59.92 70th 225 68.9%
2022 32.72 155th 221 29.9%
2023 37.66 130th 229 43.2%
2024 69.75 52nd 239 78.2%
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Rank History for White students at P J Jacobs Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.51 123rd 375 67.2%
2019 61.20 132nd 382 65.4%
2021 48.80 199th 393 49.4%
2022 38.27 268th 397 32.5%
2023 51.61 193rd 412 53.2%
2024 55.88 183rd 407 55.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for P J Jacobs Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 736 8 25 6 7 n/a n/a 0 782
1989 729 4 28 5 8 n/a n/a 0 774
1990 753 4 24 3 5 n/a n/a 0 789
1991 784 5 34 7 7 n/a n/a 0 837
1992 842 3 41 9 7 n/a n/a 0 902
1993 858 4 61 9 4 n/a n/a 0 936
1994 856 2 85 10 5 n/a n/a 0 958
1995 879 8 106 16 5 n/a n/a 0 1014
1996 879 8 106 16 5 n/a n/a 0 1014
1997 903 7 94 14 14 n/a n/a 0 1032
1998 893 7 84 16 6 n/a n/a 0 1006
1999 901 7 83 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1007
2000 905 10 84 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1017
2001 858 10 76 23 3 n/a n/a 0 970
2002 803 7 80 34 6 n/a n/a 0 930
2003 803 7 80 34 6 n/a n/a 0 930
2004 814 10 64 34 5 n/a n/a 0 927
2005 787 13 69 25 6 n/a n/a 0 900
2006 744 10 72 28 6 n/a n/a 0 860
2007 674 13 64 30 7 n/a n/a 0 788
2008 648 8 49 30 3 n/a n/a 0 738
2009 650 14 56 23 3 n/a n/a 0 746
2010 639 6 52 27 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2011 613 9 49 37 2 0 14 0 724
2012 608 3 39 45 1 0 16 0 712
2013 616 10 43 40 2 0 24 0 735
2014 625 11 48 46 5 0 15 0 750
2015 599 12 38 42 9 0 16 0 716
2016 572 7 36 39 9 0 14 0 677
2017 539 12 32 35 6 0 18 0 642
2018 530 12 36 35 6 2 21 0 642
2019 543 18 38 42 4 2 25 0 672
2020 545 11 42 40 4 2 21 0 665
2021 512 12 35 52 2 0 18 0 631
2022 519 9 29 53 2 0 25 0 637
2023 522 13 27 63 1 0 34 1 661

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 P J Jacobs Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 782 49.8 15.7 14.3
1989 774 52.0 14.8 11.2
1990 789 53.9 14.6 11.3
1991 837 58.4 14.3 10.9
1992 902 60.8 14.8 13
1993 936 63.5 14.7 14.4
1994 958 62.2 15.4 14.9
1995 1014 69.3 14.6 16.6
1996 1014 69.3 14.6 16.6
1997 1032 70.2 14.7 16.9
1998 1006 66.9 15.0 16.5
1999 1007 65.7 15.3 22.2
2000 1017 68.0 15.0 21.1
2001 970 69.4 14.0 20.5
2002 930 64.7 14.4 54.4
2003 930 64.7 14.4 54.4
2004 927 61.2 15.1 23.4
2005 900 58.3 15.4 n/a
2006 860 52.8 16.3 n/a
2007 788 50.3 15.7 28.9
2008 738 49.2 15.0 30.6
2009 746 46.0 16.2 30.6
2010 725 47.6 15.2 31.9
2011 724 43.6 16.6 34
2012 712 40.2 17.7 35.4
2013 735 42.9 17.1 35
2014 750 46.9 15.9 35.6
2015 716 n/a n/a 36.7
2016 677 46.0 14.7 35.6
2017 642 42.6 15.0 29.8
2018 642 47.5 13.5 32.4
2019 672 46.6 14.4 34.5
2020 665 48.7 13.6 33.5
2021 631 49.2 12.8 34.1
2022 637 48.7 13.0 37.4
2023 661 49.3 13.3 34.8

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 P J Jacobs Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 782 49.8 15.7 14.3
1989 774 52.0 14.8 11.2
1990 789 53.9 14.6 11.3
1991 837 58.4 14.3 10.9
1992 902 60.8 14.8 13
1993 936 63.5 14.7 14.4
1994 958 62.2 15.4 14.9
1995 1014 69.3 14.6 16.6
1996 1014 69.3 14.6 16.6
1997 1032 70.2 14.7 16.9
1998 1006 66.9 15.0 16.5
1999 1007 65.7 15.3 22.2
2000 1017 68.0 15.0 21.1
2001 970 69.4 14.0 20.5
2002 930 64.7 14.4 54.4
2003 930 64.7 14.4 54.4
2004 927 61.2 15.1 23.4
2005 900 58.3 15.4 n/a
2006 860 52.8 16.3 n/a
2007 788 50.3 15.7 28.9
2008 738 49.2 15.0 30.6
2009 746 46.0 16.2 30.6
2010 725 47.6 15.2 31.9
2011 724 43.6 16.6 34
2012 712 40.2 17.7 35.4
2013 735 42.9 17.1 35
2014 750 46.9 15.9 35.6
2015 716 n/a n/a 36.7
2016 677 46.0 14.7 35.6
2017 642 42.6 15.0 29.8
2018 642 47.5 13.5 32.4
2019 672 46.6 14.4 34.5
2020 665 48.7 13.6 33.5
2021 631 49.2 12.8 34.1
2022 637 48.7 13.0 37.4
2023 661 49.3 13.3 34.8

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 P J Jacobs Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $306 (2.6%) $11,558 (97.4%) $11,864
2020 $334 (2.5%) $13,246 (97.5%) $13,580
2021 $1,071 (7.3%) $13,564 (92.7%) $14,634

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

Impact of COVID-19 on P J Jacobs Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 243rd of 640 Middle schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (P J Jacobs Junior High)46.545.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)47.640.7
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (P J Jacobs Junior High)42.545
 2.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)38.640.4
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (P J Jacobs Junior High)49.129.1
 20%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)44.231.4
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (P J Jacobs Junior High)44.436.6
 7.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)36.931
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (P J Jacobs Junior High)64.962.7
 2.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Stevens Point Area Public School District)6063.4
 3.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (P J Jacobs Junior High)6454.5
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (Stevens Point Area Public School District)63.655.2
 8.5%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students672661
 1.6%
African American1813
 27.8%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian3827
 28.9%
Hispanic4263
 50%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White543522
 3.9%
Two or More Races2534
 36%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%34.8%
 0.3%


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P J Jacobs Junior High ranks 219th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at P J Jacobs Junior High are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 661 students attended P J Jacobs Junior High.

Students who attend P J Jacobs Junior High usually go on to attend Stevens Point Area Senior High


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

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