Serving 241 students in grades 6-8, Jackson County Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson County Central Middle School's student population of 241 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson County Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson County Central Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1064 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson County Central Middle School's ranking?
Jackson County Central Middle School is ranked #1064 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Jackson County Central Middle School often compared to?
Jackson County Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Worthington Middle School, Fulda Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Jackson County Central Middle School?
241 students attend Jackson County Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Jackson County Central Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson County Central Middle School?
Jackson County Central Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson County Central Middle School offer ?
Jackson County Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jackson County Central Middle School part of?
Jackson County Central Middle School is part of Jackson County Central School District.
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