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East Jackson Middle School (Closed 2023)

1566 N Sutton Road
Jackson, MI 49202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 145 students in grades 7-8, East Jackson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
15-19%
37%
(17-18)
20-24%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend East Jackson Middle School?
145 students attend East Jackson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of East Jackson Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Jackson Middle School?
East Jackson Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Jackson Middle School offer ?
East Jackson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is East Jackson Middle School part of?
East Jackson Middle School is part of East Jackson Community Schools.

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