Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Jackson Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jackson Primary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Primary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1230 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
16%
14%
White
49%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
24%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Primary School's ranking?
Jackson Primary School is ranked #1230 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jackson Primary School often compared to?
Jackson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hepburn-lycoming Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Primary School?
533 students attend Jackson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jackson Primary School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Primary School?
Jackson Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Primary School offer ?
Jackson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Primary School part of?
Jackson Primary School is part of Williamsport Area School District.
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