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#2129 of 3,192 schools in MI
South Central Michigan Virtual
School · Jackson Public Schools · Jackson, MI
A Jackson Public Schools school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1060 JACKSON XING, Jackson, MI 49202
- Math 25% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 40% (2022)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Central Michigan Virtual score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Central Michigan Virtual 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$41,916
Median home value
$104,100
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle a Torrant CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Youth Home Jackson ISDEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Jackson Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 264 | 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
- #6 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
South Central Michigan Virtual is listed in Jackson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Central Michigan Virtual
South Central Michigan Virtual is a public school in Jackson, MI, part of Jackson Public Schools, serving approximately 426 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 106.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,129 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Central Michigan Virtual
What grades does South Central Michigan Virtual serve?
South Central Michigan Virtual serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend South Central Michigan Virtual?
South Central Michigan Virtual has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Michigan Virtual?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Michigan Virtual is 106.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Central Michigan Virtual rank in MI?
South Central Michigan Virtual ranks #2,129 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is South Central Michigan Virtual's MySchoolScout rating?
South Central Michigan Virtual has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 South Central Michigan Virtual?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Central Michigan Virtual has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is South Central Michigan Virtual a charter school?
No, South Central Michigan Virtual is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Central Michigan Virtual a Title I school?
No, South Central Michigan Virtual is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Central Michigan Virtual?
81.0% of students at South Central Michigan Virtual 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 106.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (517) 841-2820
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49202)
- 18,763
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 49202; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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