Top Rankings
Jackson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,486 students in Jackson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Jackson School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
4,486 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Jackson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 69% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#637 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
69%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.55
# American Indian Students
18 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
71 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
1,399 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
31%
18%
# White Students
1,935 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
43%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
705 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
443
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
386
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
315
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
367
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
332
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
310
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
300
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
287
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
353
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
357
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
377
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
374
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,881 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,904 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,881
$18,370
Spending / Student
$21,904
$17,559
Best Jackson School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharp Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Pathways
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3729
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3729
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Dibble Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3450 Kibby Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3700
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #55.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
Fourth Street Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Rank: #77.
Middle School At Parkside
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #88.
Cascades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jps Montessori Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Bennett St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Grades: K-5
| 139 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Northeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1111.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Jackson Xing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Grades: K-12
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
John R Lewis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
154 W Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2600
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2600
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Jail
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
212 W Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2157
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2157
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson School District?
Jackson School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,486 students.
What is the rank of Jackson School District?
Jackson School District is ranked #633 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson School District?
43% of Jackson School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson School District?
Jackson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,904 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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