Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jackson Mann ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
52%
24%
Black
27%
10%
White
6%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Mann?
352 students attend Jackson Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jackson Mann students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Mann?
Jackson Mann has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jackson Mann offer ?
Jackson Mann offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Mann part of?
Jackson Mann is part of Boston School District.
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