Is Jackson Junior High a good school?

Jackson Junior High ranks 1550 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jackson Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended Jackson Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Junior High?

Students at Jackson Junior High are 64% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Jackson Junior High attend?

Students who attend Jackson Junior High usually go on to attend Amador High

Jackson Junior High

Summary:

Jackson Junior High is a public middle school located in Jackson, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 346 students. The school is part of the Amador County Unified School District, which is ranked 939 out of 1,568 districts in California and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Jackson Junior High faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a relatively disadvantaged student population. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have risen significantly, from 14.5% in 2017-2018 to 30.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. In terms of academic achievement, Jackson Junior High's proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school's CAST Science assessment proficiency rates are below the state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools, such as Ione Junior High and Mountain Creek Middle, Jackson Junior High has generally underperformed in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism rates, and free and reduced lunch rates.

To address these challenges, the school and district should focus on implementing targeted interventions and support programs to improve student engagement and attendance, reviewing and strengthening the curriculum and instructional practices to boost academic achievement, providing additional resources and support for the school's most vulnerable student subgroups, and exploring ways to attract and retain high-quality teachers. By addressing these key areas, Jackson Junior High can work towards improving its overall performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642-2020

(209) 257-5700

District: Amador County Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1550^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,912

Students who attend Jackson Junior High usually attend:

High:

Amador High

Feeder schools for Jackson Junior High:

Elementary:	Jackson Elementary
	Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet
	Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 351

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.5%

Hispanic:

22.5%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Junior High ranks worse than 55.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.28. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.5%), Hispanic (22.5%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Junior High is 16.9. (See more...)

Compare Jackson Junior High employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Junior High is $4,912.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Junior High 1550^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Jackson Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Amador County Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Amador County Unified 939^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	51.25	765^th	1769	56.8%
2005	49.07	817^th	1777	54.0%
2006	58.56	662^nd	1804	63.3%
2007	53.86	819^th	1999	59.0%
2008	56.53	776^th	2005	61.3%
2009	49.82	973^rd	2063	52.8%
2010	70.43	540^th	2179	75.2%
2011	75.50	400^th	2236	82.1%
2012	76.65	385^th	2259	83.0%
2013	71.17	567^th	2379	76.2%
2015	45.24	1212^th	2477	51.1%
2016	39.61	1369^th	2497	45.2%
2017	37.04	1475^th	2508	41.2%
2018	36.75	1464^th	2480	41.0%
2019	42.35	1375^th	2715	49.4%
2021	27.36	649^th	894	27.4%
2022	23.55	2054^th	2740	25.0%
2023	33.80	1673^rd	2802	40.3%
2024	37.28	1550^th	2777	44.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jackson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.28	562^nd	678	17.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jackson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.73	1155^th	1538	24.9%
2024	54.29	489^th	1550	68.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.96	1697^th	2230	23.9%
2019	31.43	1629^th	2369	31.2%
2021	30.92	516^th	721	28.4%
2022	16.26	2243^rd	2458	8.7%
2023	28.25	1836^th	2549	28.0%
2024	34.39	1593^rd	2575	38.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Jackson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.27	1360^th	2262	39.9%
2019	43.67	1219^th	2380	48.8%
2021	33.51	472^nd	738	36.0%
2022	25.15	1829^th	2509	27.1%
2023	38.97	1365^th	2547	46.4%
2024	36.24	1463^rd	2546	42.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Jackson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	66.76	283^rd	1369	79.3%
2019	38.82	769^th	1491	48.4%
2021	24.21	322^nd	354	9.0%
2022	17.53	1515^th	1531	1.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.19	1424^th	2273	37.4%
2019	38.77	1345^th	2407	44.1%
2021	23.38	604^th	763	20.8%
2022	23.60	1908^th	2527	24.5%
2023	29.57	1678^th	2558	34.4%
2024	37.48	1426^th	2547	44.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jackson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.46	1086^th	2072	47.6%
2019	44.72	1104^th	2213	50.1%
2022	17.76	2101^st	2359	10.9%
2023	27.95	1723^rd	2391	27.9%
2024	37.81	1375^th	2383	42.3%

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Rank History for White students at Jackson Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	16.59	1279^th	1496	14.5%
2019	22.85	1252^nd	1602	21.8%
2022	12.25	1417^th	1555	8.9%
2023	17.98	1287^th	1552	17.1%
2024	19.50	1257^th	1535	18.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	312	0	12	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	345
1990	319	0	2	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	346
1991	360	2	2	21	9	n/a	n/a	0	394
1992	380	3	3	27	11	n/a	n/a	0	424
1993	368	4	4	34	27	n/a	n/a	0	437
1994	338	1	8	45	21	n/a	n/a	0	413
1995	419	2	0	33	10	n/a	n/a	0	464
1996	419	2	0	33	10	n/a	n/a	0	464
1997	417	6	3	19	11	n/a	n/a	0	456
1998	386	5	4	23	16	n/a	n/a	0	434
1999	376	3	4	23	24	n/a	n/a	0	430
2000	355	2	6	26	17	n/a	n/a	0	406
2001	357	3	4	28	17	n/a	n/a	0	409
2002	343	5	6	34	31	n/a	n/a	2	421
2003	343	5	6	34	31	n/a	n/a	2	421
2004	315	6	6	30	22	n/a	n/a	8	387
2005	312	4	8	25	11	n/a	n/a	6	366
2006	341	6	4	22	15	n/a	n/a	12	400
2007	306	6	3	26	17	n/a	n/a	19	377
2008	303	4	4	29	12	n/a	n/a	0	352
2009	281	6	4	27	13	1	32	0	364
2010	269	3	5	44	9	3	19	0	352
2011	227	2	3	41	11	3	14	0	301
2012	203	2	6	39	6	1	18	0	275
2013	186	5	4	44	3	0	23	0	265
2014	170	0	3	40	3	0	19	0	235
2015	250	0	2	54	15	0	24	0	345
2016	277	0	4	54	10	0	27	0	372
2017	267	3	4	57	8	0	25	0	364
2018	257	3	11	71	8	0	27	0	377
2019	256	7	11	84	8	0	22	0	388
2020	255	3	7	83	10	0	17	0	375
2021	246	3	6	80	10	0	20	1	366
2022	211	2	6	97	11	0	29	0	356
2023	216	1	7	84	4	0	34	0	346
2024	223	0	5	79	8	0	36	0	351

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	345	15.3	22.5	n/a
1990	346	13.4	25.8	n/a
1991	394	17.5	22.5	n/a
1992	424	17.8	23.8	18.9
1993	437	17.4	25.1	20.6
1994	413	17.6	23.5	22
1995	464	17.8	26.1	14.4
1996	464	17.8	26.1	14.4
1997	456	18.0	25.3	25.4
1998	434	17.1	25.4	27.4
1999	430	17.0	25.3	29.3
2000	406	18.3	22.2	33.3
2001	409	17.0	24.1	27.1
2002	421	16.5	25.5	34.4
2003	421	16.5	25.5	34.4
2004	387	15.0	25.8	32.2
2005	366	14.5	25.2	29.7
2006	400	14.5	27.6	40.2
2007	377	15.4	24.5	33.5
2008	352	16.7	21.1	31.3
2009	364	13.0	24.3	32.1
2010	352	15.0	23.4	33.8
2011	301	n/a	n/a	42.2
2012	275	13.5	20.2	n/a
2013	265	12.3	21.5	38.9
2014	235	11.1	21.0	37.4
2015	345	16.0	21.5	49
2016	372	17.0	21.8	50.8
2017	364	16.7	21.7	45.1
2018	377	16.2	23.2	46.7
2019	388	18.1	21.4	43.3
2020	375	n/a	n/a	41.1
2021	366	19.0	19.1	45.1
2022	356	22.0	16.1	47.2
2023	346	20.3	17.0	46.8
2024	351	20.7	16.9	46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackson Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	345	15.3	22.5	n/a
1990	346	13.4	25.8	n/a
1991	394	17.5	22.5	n/a
1992	424	17.8	23.8	18.9
1993	437	17.4	25.1	20.6
1994	413	17.6	23.5	22
1995	464	17.8	26.1	14.4
1996	464	17.8	26.1	14.4
1997	456	18.0	25.3	25.4
1998	434	17.1	25.4	27.4
1999	430	17.0	25.3	29.3
2000	406	18.3	22.2	33.3
2001	409	17.0	24.1	27.1
2002	421	16.5	25.5	34.4
2003	421	16.5	25.5	34.4
2004	387	15.0	25.8	32.2
2005	366	14.5	25.2	29.7
2006	400	14.5	27.6	40.2
2007	377	15.4	24.5	33.5
2008	352	16.7	21.1	31.3
2009	364	13.0	24.3	32.1
2010	352	15.0	23.4	33.8
2011	301	n/a	n/a	42.2
2012	275	13.5	20.2	n/a
2013	265	12.3	21.5	38.9
2014	235	11.1	21.0	37.4
2015	345	16.0	21.5	49
2016	372	17.0	21.8	50.8
2017	364	16.7	21.7	45.1
2018	377	16.2	23.2	46.7
2019	388	18.1	21.4	43.3
2020	375	n/a	n/a	41.1
2021	366	19.0	19.1	45.1
2022	356	22.0	16.1	47.2
2023	346	20.3	17.0	46.8
2024	351	20.7	16.9	46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson Junior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$4,912

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1375^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1673^rd of 2802 Middle schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jackson Junior High)	33.8	34.9	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Amador County Unified)	37.7	39.6	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Junior High)	33.8	17.7	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Amador County Unified)	27.7	21	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jackson Junior High)	31.5	30.1	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Amador County Unified)	38.6	36	2.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Junior High)	25	22.4	2.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Amador County Unified)	21.5	23.2	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jackson Junior High)	43.8	37	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Amador County Unified)	44.8	37.5	7.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Junior High)	44.2	19.7	24.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Amador County Unified)	30.9	19.5	11.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Jackson Junior High)	33.1	25.2	7.9%
8th Grade Science (Amador County Unified)	31.1	33.2	2.1%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	388	346	10.8%
African American	7	1	85.7%
American Indian	8	4	50%
Asian	11	7	36.4%
Hispanic	84	84
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	256	216	15.6%
Two or More Races	22	34	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.3%	46.8%	3.5%

Schools Near Jackson Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Jackson Junior High	Public	6-8	747 Sutter St.	Jackson	95642	Amador County	Amador County Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 257-5700	351	21	16.9	46.2%	223 (63.5%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (22.5%)	5 (1.4%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.3%)	37.3	1550^th of 2777 public middle schools	44.2%		33.8	1673^rd of 2802 public middle schools	40.3%	123		27.9	27.9			31.9	40.5	31.6	35.1			19.4	25.2	23.5	23.3	$4,912
Ione Junior High	Public	6-8	450 S Mills St.	Ione	95640	Amador County	Amador County Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 257-5500	406	21	19.5	30.8%	254 (62.6%)	1 (0.2%)	105 (25.9%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.4%)	28.1	1894^th of 2777 public middle schools	31.8%		43.5	1361^st of 2802 public middle schools	51.4%	533		28.8	28.8			11.0	32.1	32.1	27.6			5.9	21.9	14.3	15.1	$50,137
Toyon Middle	Public	6-8	3412 Double Spring Rd.	Valley Springs	95252	Calaveras County	Calaveras Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 754-2137	506	26	19.3	42.1%	311 (61.5%)	3 (0.6%)	138 (27.3%)	8 (1.6%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.5%)	18.1	2332^nd of 2777 public middle schools	16.0%		14.1	2553^rd of 2802 public middle schools	8.9%	221		21.4	21.4			14.9	13.6	29.2	19.0			7.0	16.1	14.3	12.9	$6,294
Mountain Creek Middle	Public	6-8	6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.	Somerset	95684	El Dorado County	Pioneer Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 620-4393	77	5	16.9	54.5%	50 (64.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (22.1%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.7%)	46.1	1271^st of 2777 public middle schools	54.2%		33.9	1670^th of 2802 public middle schools	40.4%	399		47.8	47.8			31.6	38.2	47.8	39.5			36.8	17.7	26.1	25.0	$9,702
Miller's Hill	Public	4-8	7900 South Shingle Rd.	Shingle Springs	95682	El Dorado County	Latrobe	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 677-0260	104	5	19.2	32.7%	81 (77.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (11.5%)	2 (1.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.7%)	88.4	309^th of 2777 public middle schools	88.9%		88.6	314^th of 2802 public middle schools	88.8%	5	64.7	53.9	58.1	72.7	76.5	69.2	66.7	69.2	70.5	59.1	41.2	46.2	63.0	50.0	53.3	$15,065

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