Jackson Middle School

Jackson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
10625 SW 35th Ave,  Portland, OR
Portland Public Schools
4.8
3.2
710 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
61%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.3%
State Average
43.9%
Science
21.5%
State Average
40.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
79:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47.2%
White
68.3%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
9.7%
Black
7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 3 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
6/25/2015
The teachers and faculty of Jackson Middle School are phenomenal and make the school one of the best to grow up in. There were unfortunately many financial problems that hindered the schools ability to give us the potential academic course that we could have been given. It is an artful lea ring school which is very unique and enjoyable and allows students to learn the content through many different mediums. Overall it was a fantastic school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/22/2024
DO NOT SEND YOUR KID HERE! It used to be good, but the bullying and violence are now unexceptable. There is a lack of discipline schoolwide. A teacher even told me they didn't feel safe in their classroom. Principal and most teachers largely ignore the issue because they are overwhelmed and say they...
2.0 other
9/16/2023
I went to JMS for a year and a half. It’s okay. But I never got any support for anything. The teachers are either good (not great) or terrible. Most if not all of my teachers were not patient with me at all. One of the things they promote the most is their Artful Learning principle, but it was almos...
1.0 parent
6/10/2022
Jackson used to be a good school, but things started to roll downhill when the principal Susan Kosmala was appointed. Now there is no discipline, overall environment is hostile, and there is widespread bullying. Kosmala prefers not to intervene. From private conversations with the teachers I know th...
2.0 parent
10/20/2021
The teachers are OK, and some of them are actually very good. The principal is inefficient and incompetent.

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Jackson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Portland, OR and is served by the Portland Public Schools in Oregon. The school has a total enrollment of 710 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Jackson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $577,346. Discover additional schools in the area, like Riverdale High School, Lake Oswego Senior High School, Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jackson Middle School.

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