- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, OH
Jackson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390441501077
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jackson, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Jackson Middle School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390441501077 · Jackson, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 8.3:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (587 students)
Jackson Middle School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jackson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
587 students
- This school
Jackson Middle School
525 students
- Jackson Northv
Jackson Northview Elementary School
389 students
- Jackson Westvi
Jackson Westview Elementary School
386 students
- Jackson Southv
Jackson Southview Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Jackson Middle School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Middle School compares
Jackson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 54% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▲ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$13,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.6, Jackson Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson City reports $13,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Northview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Westview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Southview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Middle School
How many students attend Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, OH. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School is 8.3:1, which is 54% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Middle School?
38.0% of students at Jackson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Middle School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Middle School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jackson, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson City?
Besides Jackson Middle School, Jackson City also operates Jackson High School (587 students), Jackson Northview Elementary School (389 students), and Jackson Westview Elementary School (386 students). See the Jackson City district page for the complete list.