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North Jackson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 517 students

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Posted December 15, 2009

My child has been in north jackson elem for 5 years and I love the staff. They have really worked with my child. We move here from greenville,ms and I give them a great rating
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2004

I teach at North Jackson. You couldn't ask for more supportive administration or a better quality of adults to not only supervise, but to teach children. The network of the school runs like clockwork! I do wish we had more parents to participate, but I guess that's true with any school.
—Submitted by Margaret Price, a teacher


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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.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 49% in 2010.

73 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
49%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
19%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 50%
White 1% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Hispanic N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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650 North James M. Davis Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
Phone: (601) 987-3528

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