Northwest Elementary School vs South Central Michigan Virtual
South Central Michigan Virtual has a higher overall rating of 5.7/10 compared to 4.4/10. Northwest Elementary School is significantly larger with 757 students, about 1.8× the size of South Central Michigan Virtual (426). In math proficiency, Northwest Elementary School leads at 30.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Northwest Elementary School
Jackson, MI
4.4/10
Elementary School3rd – 5th
757 students
South Central Michigan Virtual
Jackson, MI
5.7/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thVirtual
426 students
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| Metric | Northwest Elementary School | South Central Michigan Virtual |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.4 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| Growth Score | 3.2 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.6% | 81% |
| Environment Score | 6.1 | 1.5 |
| State Rank | #2,816 of 3,198 | #2,092 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 12th | 35th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Northwest Elementary School | South Central Michigan Virtual |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 44.0% | 34.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Northwest Elementary School | South Central Michigan Virtual |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | 3rd – 5th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 757 | 426 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 106.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.6% | 81.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 40–44% |
| District | Northwest Community Schools | Jackson Public Schools |
| City | Jackson | Jackson |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Jackson (49202) | Jackson (49202) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,916 | $41,916 |
| Median Home Value | $104,100 | $104,100 |
| Median Rent | $915 | $915 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | 21.9% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 18 min |