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#2631 of 3,813 schools in IL
Jackson Charter School
Elementary School · Rockford Sd 205 · Rockford, IL
A Rockford Sd 205 charter elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
315 Summit St, Rockford, IL 61107
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 30.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jackson Charter School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 17% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jackson Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,492
Median home value
$165,200
Median rent
$1,053/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beautiful BeginningsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Constance Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Keith Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| C Henry Bloom Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rockford Sd 205
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #11 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackson Charter School is listed in Rockford SD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Charter School
Jackson Charter School is a public elementary school in Rockford, IL, part of Rockford Sd 205, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 30.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,631 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Charter School
What grades does Jackson Charter School serve?
Jackson Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jackson Charter School?
Jackson Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Charter School is 30.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson Charter School rank in IL?
Jackson Charter School ranks #2,631 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jackson Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jackson Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Charter School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Jackson Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Jackson Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jackson Charter School a Title I school?
No, Jackson Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Charter School?
35.9% of students at Jackson Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (815) 316-0093
- Area population (ZIP 61107)
- 29,473
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61107; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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