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#1231 of 2,105 schools in WI
P J Jacobs Junior High
Middle School · Stevens Point Area Public School District · Stevens Point, WI
A Stevens Point Area Public School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Main St, Stevens Point, WI 54481
- Math 59% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at P J Jacobs Junior High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where P J Jacobs Junior High 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stevens Point), 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
$57,234
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54481; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Pacelli Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Pacelli Catholic Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 145 | 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.
Stevens Point Area Public School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
P J Jacobs Junior High is listed in Stevens Point Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About P J Jacobs Junior High
P J Jacobs Junior High is a public middle school in Stevens Point, WI, part of Stevens Point Area Public School District, serving approximately 700 students in grades 7th-9th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,231 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about P J Jacobs Junior High
What grades does P J Jacobs Junior High serve?
P J Jacobs Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend P J Jacobs Junior High?
P J Jacobs Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P J Jacobs Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at P J Jacobs Junior High 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 P J Jacobs Junior High rank in WI?
P J Jacobs Junior High ranks #1,231 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is P J Jacobs Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
P J Jacobs Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 P J Jacobs Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, P J Jacobs Junior High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is P J Jacobs Junior High a charter school?
No, P J Jacobs Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is P J Jacobs Junior High a Title I school?
No, P J Jacobs Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for P J Jacobs Junior High?
34.0% of students at P J Jacobs Junior High 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 700
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Portage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (715) 345-5422
- Area population (ZIP 54481)
- 27,878
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54481; 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
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