Top Rankings
Jackson Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 425 students in Jackson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Jackson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
425 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
District Rank
Jackson Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 21-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
32 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
7%
18%
# White Students
320 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
75%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
22
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
63
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $207,988 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $193,795 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$207,988
$18,370
Spending / Student
$193,795
$17,559
Best Jackson Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Youth Home Jackson Isd
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6800 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5163
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5163
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Local Based Special Education Early Childhood Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-3624
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-3624
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 425 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District is ranked #184 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Independent School District?
75% of Jackson Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $193,795 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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