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#1668 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 44% in state

Jackson Middle School

Middle School · Sd 45 Dupage County · Villa Park, IL

A Sd 45 Dupage County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

301 W Jackson St, Villa Park, IL 60181

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$22,608
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Jackson Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jackson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,752/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Villa Park), 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

$90,375

Median home value

$294,700

Median rent

$1,619/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60181; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Islamic Foundation SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–120.2 mi393Compare →
John E Albright Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.85–80.9 mi201Compare →
Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–81.9 mi403Compare →
College Preparatory School of AmericaPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–122.0 mi521Compare →

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.

Sd 45 Dupage County

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$22,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jackson Middle School is listed in SD 45 DuPage County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jackson Middle School

Jackson Middle School is a public middle school in Villa Park, IL, part of Sd 45 Dupage County, serving approximately 630 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,668 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jackson Middle School

What grades does Jackson Middle School serve?

Jackson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jackson Middle School?

Jackson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jackson Middle School rank in IL?

Jackson Middle School ranks #1,668 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Jackson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jackson Middle School a charter school?

No, Jackson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jackson Middle School a Title I school?

No, Jackson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Middle School?

44.9% of students at Jackson Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
630
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
Area population (ZIP 60181)
30,247
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
36.5
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 60181; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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