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Jackson Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 337 students

 

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Posted December 16, 2010

Any way I could get the Jr. High basket ball schedule? Would like to come see the boys play. Dave


Posted August 18, 2010

My son has been attending this goldmine for the past two years. It is a breath of fresh air to know that teachers, administrators, and most of all parents are working to ensure our children are successful. This empoverished city has a jewel that must be recognized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

I'm a parent. My child has been enrolled at A.M. Jackson for going on three years now. It has a healthy enviroment for children to learn. My daughter can't wait until she gets home to tell me about all of the exciting things she learned at school. The faculty and staff are well oragnizedand have a passion for teaching.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2004

Jackson is the best schhool in East St. Louis, I believe. I am a parent who believes in the importance of quality education. I think my children definitely receive a great education at Jackson. I am also pleased with the cultural awareness that the students receive. My children learn about their own culture and the importance of African Americans in the history of the U.S. I am pleased with their education. The teachers that my children had/have are excellent. They push the children to their educational maximum. Johnson, Crawford, Placide, Brown, Eckford, Danyshar, Crosby, and Dillard are excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2004

I started at A.M. Jackson when I was in the 3rd grade. The school had been closed down for several years before they moved the gifted program to it and it showed. There was no recess or any other form of play-time for the children. I believe that is unnatural and unhealthy for the grade levels housed at Jackson. But, other than the poor condition of the building and the lack of recess I received an invaluable education. Eddie Jackson was my principal and a wonderful one. He was firm but fair and I realized that in the 5th grade. I recently graduated from college and during those 4 years at my university I often found myself recalling and relying on the education I received at A.M Jackson. It's a shame I received a more valuable education at Jackson than at East Side and Lincoln combined, but I'm thankful for Jackson.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 28, 2004

I have been going to this school for the last 8 years and it has been a fun experience through the years.If I had to change anything about this school is nothing.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 17, 2004

I think A.M. Jackson is the best school in District #189. My son recently graduated (June 2003) and we had a wonderful relationship with the educators as well as the principal. I understand this may Principal Eddie Jackson's last year, he is retiring. I do know that the school will be missing a great leader. I know him personally, and was very well satisfied with the performance of most teachers there. If I had to recommend a school to anyone, it would be A.M.Jackson.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2003

My kids have been here for three years and have given them the education they need to get around the world through life.
—Submitted by Shawna Ward


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female74%
Male85%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income81%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female71%
Male55%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female93%
Male74%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income86%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female81%
Male58%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students69%
Female78%
Male56%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female100%
Male81%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income88%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female60%
Male31%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income44%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students69%
Female74%
Male60%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female79%
Male50%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female90%
Malen/a
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income91%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Malen/a
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students77%
Female80%
Malen/a
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students58%
Female73%
Malen/a
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female91%
Malen/a
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 100% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 23%
Two or more races 0% 3%
White 0% 51%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Kimberly Jones-Riley

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1798 College Ave
East St. Louis, IL 62205
Phone: (618) 646-3880

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