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Jackson Middle School

3020 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,053 students in grades 7-8, Jackson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,053 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jackson Middle School's student population of 1,053 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,053 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jackson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#923 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jackson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
54%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
69%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
52%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jackson Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jackson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jackson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jackson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jackson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jackson Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jackson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Jackson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jackson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jackson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Middle School's ranking?
Jackson Middle School is ranked #923 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Middle School?
1,053 students attend Jackson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jackson Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson Middle School offer ?
Jackson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Middle School part of?
Jackson Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,053 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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