Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jackson Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Jackson Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Alternative School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Jackson Alternative School is ranked #3622 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Jackson Alternative School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jackson Alternative School?
127 students attend Jackson Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jackson Alternative School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Alternative School?
Jackson Alternative School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson Alternative School offer ?
Jackson Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Jackson Alternative School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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