Jackson Middle School

www.d45.org

621 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jackson Middle School, located at 301 W Jackson St in Villa Park, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Salt Creek School District 48. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth.

Beyond core academic subjects, Jackson Middle School actively promotes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities and student services. The school prioritizes community involvement and maintains a focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to succeed. With its commitment to high standards and responsive instruction, the school serves as a central hub for student life in the Villa Park community, working closely with families and staff to ensure every student has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

621

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	204
Black	47
Asian	44
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
281 (45.2%)
Hispanic
204 (32.9%)
Black
47 (7.6%)
Asian
44 (7.1%)
Two or More
44 (7.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SD 45 DuPage County
Phone:	(630)516-7600
Website:	http://www.d45.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 196

Grade 7 200

Grade 8 225