Jackson Middle
Falls Church, VA · Middle School · Grades 7-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Jackson Middle is a middle school located in Falls Church, Virginia. The school serves 1,053 students in grades 7-8.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Jackson Middle performs below the state average for Virginia. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jackson Middle has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Jackson Middle has 1,053 students enrolled in grades 7-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
Jackson Middle has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -14.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Jackson Middle is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools in Falls Church, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.