Serving 1,472 students in grades 6-8, Jackson Heights Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Jackson Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Jackson Heights Middle School's student population of 1,472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
Jackson Heights Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Heights Middle School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Jackson Heights Middle School is ranked #654 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jackson Heights Middle School often compared to?
Jackson Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chiles Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jackson Heights Middle School?
1,472 students attend Jackson Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jackson Heights Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Heights Middle School?
Jackson Heights Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson Heights Middle School offer ?
Jackson Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jackson Heights Middle School part of?
Jackson Heights Middle School is part of Seminole School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 2/2/2007I like this school. I know for me I hate schools but not this one. Their academic programs are great. Especially the band. The teacher is funny and HE has very good teaching skills even though he is young.Their gym is old but good and so are the teachers. They care about the physical and mental fitness of these children. Parents are invovled but not as many as they should have. The Principal and VP are nice and understanding. This is a very good school.Review Jackson Heights Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I like this school. I know for me I hate schools but not this one. Their academic programs are great. Especially the band. The teacher is funny and HE has very good teaching skills even though he is young.Their gym is old but good and so are the teachers. They care about the physical and mental fitness of these children. Parents are invovled but not as many as they should have. The Principal and VP are nice and understanding. This is a very good school.
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