West Jackson Middle School
School Overview
West Jackson Middle School is a public school located in Jefferson, Georgia. It is a school in Jackson County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 50% of students are proficient in Math learning and 50% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,006 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 63 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,006 students are attending West Jackson Middle School. By gender, there are 517 and 489 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Jackson Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 209 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| White | 168 | 71 | 97 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 209 | 93 | 116 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 63 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Jackson Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 98.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 63 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 63 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 503 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 16,686 Households |
| Population | 49,352 |
| Male | 25,122 |
| Female | 24,791 |
| Child Population | 15,031 |
| Total Housing Units | 18,308 Units |
| Average House Value | $196,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $866 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% |
| Average Household Income | $71,150 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.66% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jackson County
In Jackson County, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in JEFFERSON, Georgia
1 private schools are serving students in JEFFERSON, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.