Jackson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,486 students in Jackson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Jackson School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Jackson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 67% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.55
# American Indian Students
18 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
71 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
1,399 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
31%
18%
# White Students
1,935 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
43%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
705 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
443
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
386
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
315
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
367
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
332
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
310
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
300
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
287
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
353
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
357
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
377
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
374
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,881 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,904 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jackson School District?
Jackson School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,486 students.
What is the rank of Jackson School District?
Jackson School District is ranked #633 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson School District?
43% of Jackson School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson School District?
Jackson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,904 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 4,486 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 69% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
