Enrollment
525
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Middle School
Jackson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Jackson, Ohio, enrolling 525 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Jackson Middle School is leaner than roughly 97% of Ohio schools and 54% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 525 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 678 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #437.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 525 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jackson City also operates Jackson High School (587 students) and Jackson Northview Elementary School (389 students) alongside Jackson Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Middle School compares
Jackson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson City, which includes Jackson Middle School.
$13,529
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 50.7%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~525 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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