Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm)'s student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2170 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm)'s ranking?
Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) is ranked #2170 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) often compared to?
Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm)is often viewed alongside schools like Nordstrom Elementary School, San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy, El Toro Health Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm)?
631 students attend Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm)?
Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) offer ?
Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) part of?
Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.
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