Jackson Middle School vs. Northdale Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,981 students in grades 6-8, Jackson Middle School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,274 students in grades 6-8, Northdale Middle School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,981 students
1,274 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#868 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
658
400
Grade 7 Students
679
405
Grade 8 Students
644
469
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
11%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
19%
16%
% White
46%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
