The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students (09-10)
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)66%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)59%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)72%
9%
Black
(09-10)18%
15%
White
(09-10)9%
72%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
74%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
383 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jackson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Allentown City School District.
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