Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Anna Ware Jackson ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anna Ware Jackson's student population of 293 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anna Ware Jackson is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
75%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Anna Ware Jackson?
293 students attend Anna Ware Jackson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Anna Ware Jackson students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anna Ware Jackson?
Anna Ware Jackson has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Anna Ware Jackson offer ?
Anna Ware Jackson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Anna Ware Jackson part of?
Anna Ware Jackson is part of Plainville School District.
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