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West Jackson Elementary School

391 E Jefferson St
Hoschton, GA 30548
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Jackson Elementary School's student population of 1,184 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,184 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 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
West Jackson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Jackson Elementary School is 0.57, 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 (GA)
#523 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Jackson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia 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 West Jackson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of West Jackson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
West Jackson Elementary School is ranked #523 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are West Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
West Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gum Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend West Jackson Elementary School?
1,184 students attend West Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of West Jackson Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jackson Elementary School?
West Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Jackson Elementary School offer ?
West Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Jackson Elementary School part of?
West Jackson Elementary School is part of Jackson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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