Jackson Middle School

www.pps.net/schools/jackson

715 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jackson Middle School is a public school located in the Ashcreek neighborhood of Southwest Portland, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. As a middle school, it focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage adolescents during their formative years.

The school operates within the larger framework of Portland Public Schools, emphasizing equity, inclusivity, and student-centered learning. Jackson Middle School benefits from its location in a residential area, often serving as a community hub for families in Southwest Portland. With a commitment to addressing individual learning styles and providing a well-rounded educational experience, the school utilizes district-wide resources to support its faculty and student body in achieving both state academic standards and personal growth goals.

715

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	77
Black	51
Asian	13
Two or More	85
Pacific Islander	8

White
472 (66.9%)
Two or More
85 (12.0%)
Hispanic
77 (10.9%)
Black
51 (7.2%)
Asian
13 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-5680
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/jackson
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
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 6 240

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 253