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Jackson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 508 students

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Posted September 27, 2007

I think parents should be more ivolve in there childrens activites. I'm in involved in my childs activites all the time. Why are there gangs at schools? Jackson has alot of that where my child goes. I hope that gets under control. Jackson is a cool school, except for the gangs.
—Submitted by Rachel G. Rosales, 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.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

92 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

91 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
55%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

147 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

147 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

146 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

145 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

156 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
58%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female65%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female71%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students54%
Female49%
Male59%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged56%

Reading

All Students57%
Female59%
Male56%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged64%

Reading

All Students46%
Female43%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State 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
Hispanic 76% 10%
White 11% 57%
Black 8% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2601 South Villa
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Phone: (405) 634-6357

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