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#424 of 864 schools in NM

Top 49% in state

Jackson Middle

Middle School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM

An Albuquerque middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10600 INDIAN SCHOOL RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$15,108
Chronic Absenteeism50.9%

Students at Jackson Middle score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2017, reaching 26% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
13%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from NM 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 Jackson Middle 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,820/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), 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

$69,610

Median home value

$254,400

Median rent

$1,056/mo

College educated

37.5%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87112; 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
Grant MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.66–81.0 mi300Compare →
Southwest Preparatory Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified4.34–81.1 mi157Compare →
Kennedy MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.46–81.2 mi308Compare →
Manzano HighEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–121.4 mi1,217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Albuquerque

Schools in district
174
Rank in district
#64 of 169
District spending per student
$15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jackson Middle is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jackson Middle

Jackson Middle is a public middle school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 371 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jackson Middle

What grades does Jackson Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Jackson Middle?

Jackson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jackson Middle rank in NM?

Jackson Middle ranks #424 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Jackson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jackson Middle a charter school?

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

Is Jackson Middle a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Jackson Middle 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
371
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.9%
Area population (ZIP 87112)
42,523
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
40.1
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 87112; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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