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Jackson Catholic Middle School

Private | 7-8

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Posted December 10, 2008

I cannot say enough good things about Jackson Catholic MIddle School. I have a child in 8th grade and I have been thrilled with every aspect of the school. The teachers truly understand this age group and care about their students. If you are looking for an environment that models the values you teach your children at home - this is the place for you and your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

I come from a family of 12 and all of us attended Catholic schools thru high school. I think since JCMS is tyhe only school in Jackson the school thinks they can do no wrong. I'm taking my child out of JCMS this year because JCMS doesn't listen to the parent or student. The principle needs help in communicating with the people who make this school what it was in the past. Look around before making your choice JCMS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2008

Not my choice on schools. Teaching isn't the greatest for price. A good fraction of the teachers don't respect students or listen to peoples opinions. I wouldn't send my child there unless a miracle happens over the years. Principal doesn't seem to communicate with students too well and teachers swear at students...they know who they are. I'm not sure how any parent could leave such positive feedback unless they've never stepped foot in the building itself. Thank-You for reading.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 22, 2008

Absolutely love this school and I hope that the troubles with the elementary are not going to follow soon ! There is a new principal who is fair and hardworking. He is a great guy and doing a wonderful job at the school. I've had to take my child out of the elementary school at St. John's but I do hope to have him in 2 years join his friends back at JCMS. Keep up the great job !
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

Grade level

Math

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%
Reading

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%
Writing

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%
Science

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 93%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3%
Hispanic 3%
Black 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • RONALD E NIEDZWIECKI
Gender
  • Coed
Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
Associations
  • NCEA

Programs

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915 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49202
Phone: (517) 784-3385

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