Jackson Alternative School

Summary:

Jackson Alternative School is a small public alternative school serving grades PK-12 in Marianna, Florida, which is part of the Jackson School District. Despite its high per-student spending, the school faces significant challenges, including extremely low graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and poor academic performance compared to state and district averages.

The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from just 8.3% to 40% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, Jackson Alternative School has struggled with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 41.4% to 57.1% over the same period. On state assessments, the school's students perform poorly across all grade levels and subjects, with only 12% of 5th graders proficient in ELA and Math in 2022-2023, compared to 54% and 55% statewide. The school also serves a high-need student population, with around 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Jackson Alternative School to other nearby schools in the Jackson School District, such as Malone School and Hope School, Jackson Alternative consistently underperforms on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests the challenges faced by the school are not solely due to district-level factors. The district does offer a virtual school option, Jackson Virtual Instruction Program, which has much lower chronic absenteeism rates and spending per student compared to Jackson Alternative School, potentially providing an alternative for some students.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

2701 Technology Cir
Marianna, FL 32448

(850) 482-9666

District: Jackson

SchoolDigger Rank:
1126^th of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,247

Student/teacher ratio: 6.0

Number of students: 79

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

African American:

35.4%

Two or more races:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Alternative School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Jackson Alternative School ranks worse than 94.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Jackson Alternative School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jackson Alternative School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (49.4%), African American (35.4%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Alternative School is 6, which is the lowest among 9 alternative schools in the Jackson School District! (See more...)

Compare Jackson Alternative School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Alternative School is $25,247, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 alternative schools in the Jackson School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jackson Alternative School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Alternative School 1126^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Jackson Alternative School in the ranking list.)

Jackson:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson 40^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson Alternative School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	11.03	2035^th	2182	6.7%
2022	2.82	2205^th	2219	0.6%
2023	1.50	2232^nd	2240	0.4%

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

Rank History for Jackson Alternative School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	6.04	713^th	780	8.6%
2010	2.04	817^th	839	2.6%
2011	3.89	839^th	891	5.8%
2012	13.90	771^st	897	14.0%
2013	3.66	917^th	956	4.1%
2014	3.05	951^st	999	4.8%
2016	6.83	934^th	997	6.3%
2017	5.12	980^th	1031	4.9%
2019	9.62	1016^th	1099	7.6%
2021	6.16	1100^th	1136	3.2%
2022	20.56	958^th	1148	16.6%
2023	3.96	1137^th	1177	3.4%
2024	7.82	1126^th	1196	5.9%

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

Rank History for Jackson Alternative School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	13.07	496^th	587	15.5%
2010	15.75	514^th	620	17.1%
2011	19.13	507^th	622	18.5%
2012	20.21	472^nd	606	22.1%
2016	9.58	594^th	693	14.3%
2017	11.03	593^rd	714	16.9%
2018	4.66	641^st	716	10.5%
2019	15.33	588^th	734	19.9%
2021	8.98	644^th	746	13.7%
2022	13.09	635^th	774	18.0%
2023	5.04	709^th	792	10.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson Alternative School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	57	52	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	113
2008	53	56	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	3	116
2009	41	58	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	107
2010	69	68	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	8	150
2011	66	67	0	5	0	0	5	0	143
2012	54	34	0	3	0	0	9	0	100
2013	52	35	0	4	0	0	8	0	99
2014	42	32	0	1	0	0	7	0	82
2015	42	37	0	2	0	0	9	0	90
2016	58	53	0	2	0	0	8	0	121
2017	43	35	0	1	2	0	7	0	88
2018	50	55	0	2	2	0	6	0	115
2019	37	34	0	2	2	0	4	0	79
2020	42	38	0	1	0	0	4	0	85
2021	33	37	0	1	0	0	1	0	72
2022	39	36	0	2	1	0	3	0	81
2023	62	49	0	8	0	0	8	0	127
2024	39	28	0	4	0	0	8	0	79

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 Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	113	13.0	8.7	67.6
2008	116	14.0	8.3	78.8
2009	107	16.2	7.1	80.2
2010	150	15.0	10.0	83.1
2011	143	15.0	9.5	75.5
2012	100	15.0	6.6	81
2013	99	14.0	7.0	87.9
2014	82	13.0	6.3	91.5
2015	90	12.0	7.5	92.2
2016	121	14.0	8.6	88.4
2017	88	14.0	6.2	90.9
2018	115	14.0	8.2	71.3
2019	79	13.0	6.0	48.1
2020	85	12.0	7.0	69.4
2021	72	11.0	6.5	72.2
2022	81	10.0	8.1	67.9
2023	127	13.0	9.7	70.1
2024	79	13.0	6.0	60.8

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 Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	113	13.0	8.7	67.6
2008	116	14.0	8.3	78.8
2009	107	16.2	7.1	80.2
2010	150	15.0	10.0	83.1
2011	143	15.0	9.5	75.5
2012	100	15.0	6.6	81
2013	99	14.0	7.0	87.9
2014	82	13.0	6.3	91.5
2015	90	12.0	7.5	92.2
2016	121	14.0	8.6	88.4
2017	88	14.0	6.2	90.9
2018	115	14.0	8.2	71.3
2019	79	13.0	6.0	48.1
2020	85	12.0	7.0	69.4
2021	72	11.0	6.5	72.2
2022	81	10.0	8.1	67.9
2023	127	13.0	9.7	70.1
2024	79	13.0	6.0	60.8

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 Alternative School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,269 (5.4%)	$22,402 (94.6%)	$23,671
2019	$1,523 (4.5%)	$32,316 (95.5%)	$33,839
2020	$929 (3.4%)	$26,234 (96.6%)	$27,163
2021	$3,830 (11.1%)	$30,677 (88.9%)	$34,508
2022	$3,258 (12.7%)	$22,459 (87.3%)	$25,717
2023	$3,527 (14.0%)	$21,720 (86.0%)	$25,247

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Alternative School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2035^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2232^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	6.4%
Ranks 1016^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1137^th of 1177 Middle schools	4.2%
Ranks 588^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 709^th of 792 High schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Alternative School)	0	0
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson)	60	53	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Alternative School)	46	23	23%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson)	55	50	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Alternative School)	8	8
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson)	56	49	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Alternative School)	8	53	45%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson)	57	47	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Alternative School)	0	32	32%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson)	30	24	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Jackson Alternative School)	7	11	4%
8th Grade Science (Jackson)	28	38	10%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Alternative School)	31	29	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson)	59	49	10%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	79	127	60.8%
African American	34	49	44.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	8	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	62	67.6%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.1%	70.1%	22%

Schools Near Jackson Alternative School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Alternative School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2701 Technology Cir	Marianna	32448	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 482-9666	79	13	6.0	60.8%	39 (49.4%)	28 (35.4%)	4 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.1%)								(n/a)				32.0	17.0		0.0					11.0	17.0									$25,247	$3,527	$21,720
District Wide Homebound Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	No	(850) 482-1200	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Jackson Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 482-1200	41	0		9.8%	25 (61.0%)	14 (34.1%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)								27.0											55.0			$4,513	$41	$4,472
District Wide Gifted Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	No	(850) 482-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 482-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson Street	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 482-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hope School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2958 Cherokee Street	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 482-9616	103	13	7.9	56.3%	58 (56.3%)	27 (26.2%)	5 (4.9%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.7%)								(n/a)																						$31,257	$4,118	$27,140
Malone School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5361 9th St	Malone	32445	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 482-9950	562	40	14.2	58.9%	262 (46.6%)	190 (33.8%)	61 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.7%)								(n/a)	69.0	63.0	35.0	41.0	55.0	57.0	74.0	65.0	82.0	79.0	60.0	59.0	79.0	13.0	48.0	54.0	43.0	45.0	65.0	70.0	84.0	$9,928	$1,341	$8,587
Altha Public School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	25820 NE Fuqua Cir	Altha	32421	Calhoun County	Calhoun	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 762-3121	640	38	17.0	55.3%	574 (89.7%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.0%)								(n/a)	54.0	48.0	48.0	55.0	64.0	58.0	40.0	62.0	61.0	61.0	46.0	55.0	64.0	54.0	54.0	58.0	54.0	67.0	75.0	65.0	75.0	$9,793	$1,295	$8,498
Washington Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	652 3rd St	Chipley	32428	Washington County	Washington	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 638-6222	15	0			10 (66.7%)	4 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Alternative School

How many students attend Jackson Alternative School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 79 students attended Jackson Alternative School.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Alternative School?

Students at Jackson Alternative School are 49% White, 35% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Is Jackson Alternative School a good school?

Jackson Alternative School ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Florida alternative schools.

What district is Jackson Alternative School in?

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