- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Bend, IN
Jackson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181029001645
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Jackson Middle School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 181029001645 · South Bend, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 16.3:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Jackson Middle School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jackson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams High Sch
Adams High School
1,966 students
- Riley High Sch
Riley High School
1,238 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
795 students
- Clay High Scho 628
Clay High School
628 students
- Jefferson Trad 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- This school 537
Jackson Middle School
537 students
What this shows Jackson Middle School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Middle School compares
Jackson Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 213 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
White 15.1%
Two or More 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Jackson Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Bend Community School Corp reports $17,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in South Bend
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jefferson Traditional School
Standard public school
591 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Edison Middle School
Standard public school
551 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Lasalle Academy
Standard public school
461 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Career Academy Middle School
Standard public school
414 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Navarre Middle School
Standard public school
378 students 7.9:1 students per teacher
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
309 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Middle School
How many students attend Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has 537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Middle School?
80.3% of students at Jackson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Middle School is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Middle School rank among middle schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in South Bend, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in South Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Jackson Middle School, South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students), Riley High School (1,238 students), and Washington High School (795 students). See the South Bend Community School Corp district page for the complete list.