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#1079 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 31% in state

Jackson Middle School

Middle School · South-western City · Grove City, OH

A South-western City middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2271 Holton Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

  • Math 71% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 68% proficient (2022)
  • 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$14,435
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Jackson Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28%

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 Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,791/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grove City), 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

$87,883

Median home value

$262,400

Median rent

$1,279/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43123; 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
Grove City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–121.0 mi724Compare →
Grove City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–121.1 mi722Compare →
Beulah Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.27–83.3 mi693Compare →
Hamilton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.57–83.8 mi470Compare →

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.

South-western City

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#4 of 32
District spending per student
$14,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jackson Middle School is listed in South-Western City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jackson Middle School

Jackson Middle School is a public middle school in Grove City, OH, part of South-western City, serving approximately 682 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% 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 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Jackson Middle School?

Jackson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School is 20.1:1. 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 OH?

Jackson Middle School ranks #1,079 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Jackson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% 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?

28.0% 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
682
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
Area population (ZIP 43123)
66,366
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
39.8
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 43123; 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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