How do these schools compare?
| Metric | JPS Montessori Center | Middle School at Parkside |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JACKSON, MI | JACKSON, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 146 | 750 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.9% | 79.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | JPS Montessori Center | Middle School at Parkside |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,279 | $22,279 |
| District | Jackson Public Schools | Jackson Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | JPS Montessori Center | Middle School at Parkside |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.4% | 38.8% |
| African American | 26.0% | 31.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 28.8% | 17.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | JPS Montessori Center | Middle School at Parkside |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 375:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.9% | 64.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 37 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.