Serving 394 students in grades 1-5, Jackson Annex School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
80%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Jackson Annex School?
394 students attend Jackson Annex School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Jackson Annex School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Annex School?
Jackson Annex School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jackson Annex School offer ?
Jackson Annex School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Annex School part of?
Jackson Annex School is part of Hempstead Union Free School District.
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