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#221 of 863 schools in MS

Top 26% in state

North Jackson Elementary School

Elementary School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS

An elementary school in Jackson, MS where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

650 N. JAMES M. DAVIS DRIVE, Jackson, MS 39206

  • Math 53% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.8% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$13,713
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at North Jackson Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 38 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North Jackson Elementary 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,611

Median home value

$117,400

Median rent

$1,084/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

47.1%

Poverty rate

25.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Green Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.1 mi290Compare →
Mother Goose Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–21.6 mi39Compare →
Mcwillie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–61.8 mi406Compare →
Boyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.5K–51.9 mi341Compare →

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 School District

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#5 of 46
District spending per student
$13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Jackson Elementary School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Jackson Elementary School

North Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Jackson Elementary School

What grades does North Jackson Elementary School serve?

North Jackson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend North Jackson Elementary School?

North Jackson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Jackson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Jackson Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Jackson Elementary School rank in MS?

North Jackson Elementary School ranks #221 of 863 schools in MS.

What is North Jackson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Jackson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 North Jackson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Jackson Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Jackson Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is North Jackson Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at North Jackson Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hinds County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
Area population (ZIP 39206)
21,878
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
37.4
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 39206; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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