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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,053 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
51%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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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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