JACKSON MIDDLE

1651 W INDEPENDENCE ST
JACKSON, MO 63755

www.jacksonr2schools.com

850 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Jackson Middle School, located at 1651 W Independence St in Jackson, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Jackson R-2 School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

As part of the Jackson R-2 community, the school emphasizes a culture of growth, collaboration, and community involvement. It leverages the district's resources to provide students with modern educational tools and a supportive faculty focused on meeting individual student needs. For families interested in specific academic programs, athletics, or district policies, the school’s official website provides detailed information regarding daily operations, school calendars, and resources for both parents and students.

850

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	757
Hispanic	20
Black	28
Asian	12
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
757 (89.1%)
Two or More
31 (3.6%)
Black
28 (3.3%)
Hispanic
20 (2.4%)
Asian
12 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	JACKSON R-II
Phone:	(573)243-9543
Website:	http://www.jacksonr2schools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 5 413

Grade 6 437