Excellent
#101 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Fourth Street Learning Center
Middle School · Jackson Public Schools · Jackson, MI
A Jackson Public Schools middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Fourth Street, Jackson, MI 49203
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fourth Street Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Fourth Street Learning Center 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$55,689
Median home value
$150,900
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School at ParksideEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Jackson Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Vandercook Lake Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fourth Street Learning Center is listed in Jackson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fourth Street Learning Center
Fourth Street Learning Center is a public middle school in Jackson, MI, part of Jackson Public Schools, serving approximately 36 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fourth Street Learning Center
What grades does Fourth Street Learning Center serve?
Fourth Street Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fourth Street Learning Center?
Fourth Street Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fourth Street Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fourth Street Learning Center is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fourth Street Learning Center rank in MI?
Fourth Street Learning Center ranks #101 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Fourth Street Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Fourth Street Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Fourth Street Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fourth Street Learning Center has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Fourth Street Learning Center a charter school?
No, Fourth Street Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fourth Street Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Fourth Street Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fourth Street Learning Center?
97.2% of students at Fourth Street Learning Center 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
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (517) 841-2300
- Area population (ZIP 49203)
- 36,520
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 49203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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