Jackson ISD School District
School District · Jackson, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$188,713
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$188,713
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Evaluating Jackson ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education Programs
Jackson · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lyle a Torrant Center
Jackson · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#46 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$188,713
+$174,130 vs Michigan median
District size
1,282 students
Typical than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education Programs | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Lyle a Torrant Center | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson ISD
Jackson ISD is a Jackson, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,282 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. The district invests $188,713 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Jackson ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education Programs, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson ISD students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 51.0%.
District Map
Schools in Jackson ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson ISD with test data.
Schools in Jackson ISD
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 1,282
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson ISD?
Jackson ISD has 3 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jackson ISD?
The average composite rating for Jackson ISD is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jackson ISD?
Jackson ISD spends $188,713 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson ISD is 8.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson ISD?
Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education Programs is the highest-rated school in Jackson ISD with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson ISD?
Across schools in Jackson ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson ISD compare to other districts in Michigan?
Jackson ISD has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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