Jacksonville ISD School District
School District · Jacksonville, Texas
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,763
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,763
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Jacksonville ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jacksonville ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jacksonville H S
Jacksonville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Side EL
Jacksonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Joe Wright EL
Jacksonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#807 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,763
$1,205 vs Texas median
District size
4,834 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Jacksonville ISD ranks #807 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Jacksonville ISD's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jacksonville H S (6.0/10), East Side EL (6.0/10), and Joe Wright EL (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jacksonville ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Jacksonville ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville H S | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | East Side EL | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Joe Wright EL | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Fred Douglass | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Jacksonville Middle | 4.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Nichols Int | 3.7 / 10 |
| 7 | West Side EL | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jacksonville ISD
Jacksonville ISD is a Jacksonville, Texas school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,834 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $11,763 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Jacksonville ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Side EL, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Jacksonville ISD students show an average math proficiency of 61.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jacksonville ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jacksonville ISD with test data.
Schools in Jacksonville ISD
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Jacksonville
- Total Enrollment
- 4,834
- Teachers (FTE)
- 355
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jacksonville ISD?
Jacksonville ISD has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jacksonville ISD?
The average composite rating for Jacksonville ISD is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jacksonville ISD?
Jacksonville ISD spends $11,763 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jacksonville ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jacksonville ISD is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jacksonville ISD?
East Side EL is the highest-rated school in Jacksonville ISD with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Jacksonville ISD?
Across schools in Jacksonville ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jacksonville ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Jacksonville ISD has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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