Is Jackson County Central Middle a good school?

Jackson County Central Middle ranks 182 nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jackson County Central Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 236 students attended Jackson County Central Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson County Central Middle?

Students at Jackson County Central Middle are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Jackson County Central Middle attend?

Students who attend Jackson County Central Middle usually go on to attend Jackson County Central Senior High

Jackson County Central Middle School in Lakefield MN

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson County Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County Central Middle 182^nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Jackson County Central Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jackson County Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County Central School District 150^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Jackson County Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	68.00	147^th	387	62.0%
2005	72.33	107^th	396	73.0%
2006	56.54	209^th	406	48.5%
2007	55.31	203^rd	403	49.6%
2008	58.51	190^th	409	53.5%
2010	63.20	173^rd	454	61.9%
2011	68.11	124^th	478	74.1%
2012	73.05	104^th	469	77.8%
2013	56.88	207^th	488	57.6%
2014	42.07	313^th	490	36.1%
2015	40.79	328^th	516	36.4%
2016	66.74	160^th	508	68.5%
2017	60.12	217^th	523	58.5%
2018	52.77	273^rd	518	47.3%
2019	53.10	261^st	533	51.0%
2021	47.98	268^th	521	48.6%
2022	55.41	221^st	520	57.5%
2023	60.33	192^nd	529	63.7%
2024	62.13	182^nd	545	66.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jackson County Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	44.27	137^th	253	45.8%
2019	68.48	60^th	282	78.7%
2021	44.13	143^rd	260	45.0%
2022	46.00	149^th	288	48.3%
2023	45.96	154^th	298	48.3%
2024	28.45	240^th	307	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson County Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	51.95	203^rd	401	49.4%
2019	41.37	263^rd	415	36.6%
2021	56.54	143^rd	399	64.2%
2022	58.80	137^th	404	66.1%
2023	55.60	175^th	459	61.9%
2024	68.54	113^th	473	76.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Jackson County Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	36.84	309^th	436	29.1%
2019	42.94	288^th	439	34.4%
2021	45.00	243^rd	443	45.1%
2022	53.21	203^rd	467	56.5%
2023	56.32	186^th	455	59.1%
2024	63.04	145^th	474	69.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Jackson County Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	60.84	171^st	438	61.0%
2019	57.15	191^st	454	57.9%
2021	45.03	245^th	437	43.9%
2022	51.36	223^rd	476	53.2%
2023	59.68	170^th	464	63.4%
2024	55.12	200^th	479	58.2%

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Rank History for White students at Jackson County Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	37.05	305^th	428	28.7%
2019	38.89	286^th	428	33.2%
2021	30.76	299^th	422	29.1%
2022	43.84	245^th	438	44.1%
2023	46.90	229^th	436	47.5%
2024	41.39	274^th	440	37.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson County Central Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	300	0	16	4	1	n/a	n/a	321
2002	275	4	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	295
2003	275	4	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	295
2004	263	3	16	3	0	n/a	n/a	285
2005	263	2	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	273
2006	270	2	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	281
2007	239	3	9	1	2	n/a	n/a	254
2008	233	3	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	248
2009	245	2	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	261
2010	243	2	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	258
2011	236	0	6	10	1	0	0	253
2012	241	0	5	7	0	0	4	257
2013	255	1	8	10	0	0	6	280
2014	267	2	7	7	0	0	8	291
2015	247	5	10	7	0	0	8	277
2016	243	3	7	9	0	0	8	270
2017	227	1	7	11	0	0	14	260
2018	230	4	5	13	0	0	12	264
2019	229	5	4	15	0	0	12	265
2020	218	5	6	16	0	0	11	256
2021	228	5	5	16	0	0	12	266
2022	195	4	5	15	1	2	12	234
2023	204	4	2	18	0	0	13	241
2024	200	5	2	17	0	0	12	236

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 County Central Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	321	20.2	15.9	32.4
2002	295	18.8	15.7	33.6
2003	295	18.8	15.7	33.6
2004	285	18.7	15.2	34
2005	273	15.2	18.0	31.1
2006	281	17.7	15.9	33.5
2007	254	15.4	16.5	31.1
2008	248	13.8	18.0	33.9
2009	261	14.3	18.3	34.5
2010	258	14.8	17.3	37.6
2011	253	14.6	17.2	40.7
2012	257	14.5	17.6	38.9
2013	280	16.3	17.1	40
2014	291	16.1	18.0	38.5
2015	277	17.0	16.2	40.4
2016	270	17.0	15.8	37.4
2017	260	13.5	19.2	36.2
2018	264	14.7	17.9	37.9
2019	265	14.1	18.7	36.6
2020	256	n/a	n/a	38.3
2021	266	7.7	34.4	28.6
2022	234	8.1	28.8	24.4
2023	241	11.8	20.4	44.4
2024	236	16.0	14.6	39.4

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 County Central Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	321	20.2	15.9	32.4
2002	295	18.8	15.7	33.6
2003	295	18.8	15.7	33.6
2004	285	18.7	15.2	34
2005	273	15.2	18.0	31.1
2006	281	17.7	15.9	33.5
2007	254	15.4	16.5	31.1
2008	248	13.8	18.0	33.9
2009	261	14.3	18.3	34.5
2010	258	14.8	17.3	37.6
2011	253	14.6	17.2	40.7
2012	257	14.5	17.6	38.9
2013	280	16.3	17.1	40
2014	291	16.1	18.0	38.5
2015	277	17.0	16.2	40.4
2016	270	17.0	15.8	37.4
2017	260	13.5	19.2	36.2
2018	264	14.7	17.9	37.9
2019	265	14.1	18.7	36.6
2020	256	n/a	n/a	38.3
2021	266	7.7	34.4	28.6
2022	234	8.1	28.8	24.4
2023	241	11.8	20.4	44.4
2024	236	16.0	14.6	39.4

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 County Central Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,848

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson County Central Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 261^st of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 192^nd of 529 Middle schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Jackson County Central Middle)	64.5	44	20.5%
6th Grade Math (Jackson County Central School District)	64.5	44	20.5%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Jackson County Central Middle)	63.4	48	15.4%
6th Grade Reading (Jackson County Central School District)	63.4	48	15.4%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Jackson County Central Middle)	35.5	56.5	21%
7th Grade Math (Jackson County Central School District)	35.5	56.5	21%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Jackson County Central Middle)	37.7	62.3	24.6%
7th Grade Reading (Jackson County Central School District)	37.7	62.3	24.6%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Jackson County Central Middle)	49.4	30.3	19.1%
8th Grade Math (Jackson County Central School District)	49.4	30.3	19.1%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Jackson County Central Middle)	49.4	42.9	6.5%
8th Grade Reading (Jackson County Central School District)	49.4	42.9	6.5%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Jackson County Central Middle)	44.6	17.1	27.5%
8th Grade Science (Jackson County Central School District)	44.6	17.1	27.5%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	265	241	9.1%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	15	18	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	229	204	10.9%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.6%	44.4%	7.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Jackson County Central Middle	Public	6-8	703 Mill Road E	Lakefield	56150	Jackson County	Jackson County Central School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 662-6625	236	16	14.6	39.4%	200 (84.7%)	5 (2.1%)	17 (7.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	62.1	182^nd of 545 public middle schools	66.6%		60.3	192^nd of 529 public middle schools	63.7%	10		52.8	39.2	60.9	50.5		53.4	36.5	42.2	44.1		25.4	25.4	$10,848
SWWC Alternative Learning Center Midlevel - Windom	Public	7-8	1454 6th Ave	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 360-1876	0	0	7.6		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Windom Middle	Public	5-8	1400 17th St	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Windom Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 831-6910	352	22	15.9	51.4%	222 (63.1%)	6 (1.7%)	85 (24.1%)	10 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.0%)	13 (3.7%)	33.7	374^th of 545 public middle schools	31.4%		45.4	293^rd of 529 public middle schools	44.6%	81	61.8	20.9	19.2	25.3	30.6	57.9	44.0	36.2	32.9	42.4	68.9	25.3	46.4	$12,052
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School	Public	6-8	915 4th Ave	Brewster	56119	Nobles County	Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 842-5951	126	7	17.6	71.4%	24 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (73.8%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	33.7	373^rd of 545 public middle schools	31.6%		38.8	334^th of 529 public middle schools	36.9%	39		18.8	29.7	28.6	25.2		41.7	32.4	42.9	39.4		11.9	11.9	$6,999

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