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Middle Schools

Jackson Middle School

Lancaster SD · Lancaster County · 431 S Ann St, Lancaster, PA 17602.0

(717)291-6161

1/10
#485
Rank 485 out of 520
Top 93%
English Language Arts1/10 · #493 · 5th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #480 · 8th percentile
Science2/10 · #416 · 12th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Jackson Middle School serves one of Lancaster City's more diverse and working-class neighborhoods, where the community's strength lies in its resilience and cultural richness rather than its test scores. Families rooted in Lancaster City who value a school that reflects the real fabric of their neighborhood — with all its complexity — will find Jackson to be a genuine part of that community. Lancaster itself is a city with a lot of character, from its Central Market and arts scene to its growing food and small business culture, and Jackson sits squarely within that lived urban experience.

Student Demographics

428 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
316 (74%)
African American
76 (18%)
White
16 (4%)
Multiple Races
11 (3%)
Asian
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners126 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged399 (93%)
Students with Disabilities119 (28%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

524
Enrollment
46.6
Teachers (FTE)
11.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #51 · 90th percentile

131 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found